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Welcome
The National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA) is a charity that was formed in 2022 to promote and support independent lifeboat organisations across the United Kingdom.
NILA’s mission is to give a voice, assistance and advice to the growing community of independent lifeboats across the United Kingdom, creating a valued, professional and recognised resource for water-based search and rescue.
Our community has a shared vision and values, providing an opportunity for collaborative development and training while allowing members to retain their independence.
NILA’s Aims
Collaboration
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To facilitate the sharing of knowledge, experience and best practice among members.
Representation
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To give members a voice within the SAR community, as well as to Government and other agencies.
Promotion
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To raise the profile of independent lifeboats and ensure their value is recognised nationally.
Partnerships
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To build relationships with SAR suppliers offering economies of scale to members.
Compliance
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To support members with meeting necessary standards and cut red tape.
Training
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To facilitate joint training and develop training resources for members.
Fundraising
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To share grant funding opportunities and offer fundraising advice.
Resources
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To build a library of online resources for the exclusive use of members.
Recognition
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To raise awareness and encourage greater recognition of members’ contributions.
If your independent lifeboat organisation would like to join NILA, please complete the application form:https://forms.office.com/e/AbTQ1JJMKH
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