For only the second time in over 40 years of service, Nith Inshore Rescue is urgently appealing for funds to help cover its souring running costs due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Jamie Milligan, Treasurer of Nith Inshore Rescue, said: “First and foremost, I would like to thank all those who continue to donate and support us in what we know are difficult financial times. The individuals and companies who make regular donations, and particularly St Michael’s Services, who donate fuel for our boats and vehicles, without whose support we would not be able to operate today. In recent years, we have seen, like many charities a significant drop in donations coupled with a huge rise in running costs due to inflation pressures, the Boat taking a particular hit in the cost of insurance and energy costs”.
Dumfries and Upper Solway area – Nith Inshore Rescue leading independent lifeboat charity committed to saving lives from water, is facing a critical funding shortage that threatens its life-saving operations. As Dumfries’s primary provider of vital lifeboat rescue services, the charity urgently appeals to the community, businesses, and compassionate individuals to rally together and support their efforts by making generous donations.
Nith Inshore Rescue depends on the kind and generous support of all those who donate and grant monies to us. As an independent lifeboat, we are a family that makes up around a quarter of all Lifeboats in the UK and Ireland; we are also one of just three in the South of Scotland, which boasts half of all independent lifeboats in Scotland. Being an independent, wholly volunteer-run Lifeboat comes with its challenges, one of which can be our visibility in raising funds in the shadow of our friends in the RNLI. Jamie Milligan, added: “We are asking people to help us is by making regular small donations. A monthly donation of £10 by around 400 individuals and companies will cover all our annual running costs. We appeal to all those who can help to sign up through JustGiving. It’s easy to donate. Search JustGiving and Nith Rescue and click the donate button top right on the page and choose monthly donation, you can be signed up in minutes”.
Donating to Nith Inshore Rescue supports their immediate rescue efforts and strengthens our coastal community’s overall safety infrastructure. It is an investment in safeguarding the lives of fishermen, sailors, beachgoers, and all who rely on the unfailing vigilance of Nith Inshore Rescue’s dedicated volunteers. Peter Bryden, Chairman of Nith Inshore Rescue, said, “This is only the second time in our 40-year
history that we have had to ask for funds in this way, with the first being just two years ago. We urgently appeal to our community, individuals, and businesses to support us in any way possible and help us continue our vital work. Every donation matters and has the power to save lives at sea and in our inland waters.”
To make a donation and show your support, please visit Nith Inshore Rescue’s website at www.nithrescue.org.uk and follow the link to their JustGiving page by clicking donate on the top right of the page. Alternatively, you can contact Nith Inshore Rescue directly at [email protected] for more information or to arrange a chat on how you could help.
