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# NILA

This is the website for the National Independent Association

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://nila.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://nila.org.uk/blog/)
- [National Independent Lifeboat Association joins UK SAR Operators Group](https://nila.org.uk/national-independent-lifeboat-association-joins-uk-sar-operators-group/) - National Independent Lifeboat Association becomes newest member of UK Search and Rescue Operators Group. The National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA) has been accepted as a member of the UK Search and Rescue (UKSAR) Operators Group, a national body which represents search and rescue operators. NILA has joined as a probationary member for a trial period
- [Neil Dalton, Chair of NILA, Awarded MBE](https://nila.org.uk/neil-dalton-chair-of-nila-awarded-mbe/) - We are absolutely delighted to share that Neil Dalton, Chair of the National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA), has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to the community in East Sutherland. Neil has dedicated over four decades of his life to maritime rescue and community safety. He was a founding member
- [Independent Lifeboats discussed in Parliament](https://nila.org.uk/independent-lifeboats-discussed-in-parliament/) - Westminster Hall debate held in Parliament on the contribution of lifeboats to search and rescue. On Tuesday 10th January, a parliamentary debate was held to give Members of Parliament the opportunity to highlight the important contribution of independent lifeboats and their RNLI counterparts. MPs including NILA's Honorary President, Anthony Mangnall MP, paid tribute to the
- [National Independent Lifeboat Association officially launched](https://nila.org.uk/nila-launch/) - The National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA), has been launched to support the UK’s independent lifeboats.

## Pages

- [Home](https://nila.org.uk/) - Welcome Find out moreNational Independent Lifeboat Association is a charity that was formed in 2022 to promote and support independent lifeboats across the UK
- [Latest News](https://nila.org.uk/news/) - Latest news Thursday, 09 July 2026 Subject: National Independent Lifeboat Association (NILA) gains a full seat on the UKSAR Operators Group NILA is pleased to announce that after 4 years of holding a probationary seat on the UK Seach and Rescue (UKSAR) Operators Group today we have been awarded a full seat. This is down
- [Newsletters](https://nila.org.uk/newsletters/) - Newsletters Click on any newsletter to read it (opens in a new window)
- [Members](https://nila.org.uk/members/) - NILA Members We thank our members for their support and commitment to NILA. With their continued support and active involvement, we will be well-placed to fulfil our mission and vision for a collaborative, professional and respected network of independent lifeboats across the United Kingdom. Bay Search & Rescue Cumbria & Lancashire Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service
- [Meet the team](https://nila.org.uk/meet-the-team/) - WPForms NILA's Leadership Team NILA's leadership team brings a great diversity of experience, allowing them to guide the organisation and ensure its success. Trustees and committee members hail from across the United Kingdom, each a current or former volunteer at an independent lifeboat organisation and some having also worked with other Search and Rescue organisations.
- [Contact Us](https://nila.org.uk/contact-us/) - Contact Us If you would like to learn more about NILA or contact us about anything else, please do complete the contact form below By submitting this form you agree that NILA can hold your information for the purpose of sending a response and any future communications. If you do not wish for NILA to
- [Archived News](https://nila.org.uk/archived-news/) - National Independent Lifeboat Association attends the RYA Dinghy and Water sports Show Over the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd Feb, we were in attendance at the show held in Farnborough, with over 9000 visitors over the 2 days the show is the RYA's early season show, this year we were again giving out water
- [Chairman](https://nila.org.uk/chairman/) - Chairman:Neil Dalton MBE I have been actively involved with NILA since the beginning, taking on the role of Chairman. I am also Chairman of East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) which operates out of Dornoch Firth in northern Scotland, having helped set up the organisation in 1987. I have forty years experience operating an Inshore Lifeboat,
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://nila.org.uk/cookie-policy-uk/)
- [Trustee](https://nila.org.uk/trustee/) - Shaun Egan I have messed about on boats all my life mainly inland and inshore and had no idea that there were lifeboats other than the RNLI until I joined SARA. I have been a member for nearly 6 years, part of the management for 5 and a trustee for 3. As an organisation with
- [Donations](https://nila.org.uk/donations/) - Donations Thank you for your interest in NILA. Any donations will be gratefully received and will go towards the charity's running costs. Payments are processed by Stripe Please scan the QR code below to donate via PayPal, or email info@nila.org.uk if you would like to make a donation by other means. Thank you for your
- [President](https://nila.org.uk/president/) - Honorary President: Anthony Mangnall I am proud to be the Former Conservative MP for Totnes, a coastal constituency in South Devon until the 2024 election. I came up with the idea for the National Independent Lifeboat Association following a visit to Hope Cove Lifeboat in the summer of 2020. This visit highlighted the essential work
- [Forum](https://nila.org.uk/community/) - [wpforo]
- [Our Partners](https://nila.org.uk/about/our-partners/) - Lamp Light of Peace click for more information
- [D-Day 80 Lamp Light of Peace campaign](https://nila.org.uk/d-day-80-lamp-light-of-peace-campaign/)
- [North Area Regional Lead](https://nila.org.uk/north-area-regional-lead/) - Mike Messenger Mike is the operations director at Maryport Rescue. He has joined NILA as a Regional lead looking after the teams in the North of England and the Whole of Scotland, Mike brings with him a wealth of knowledge and is keen to share this not just with his area but all of NILA.
- [Declared Facility Lead](https://nila.org.uk/declared-facility-lead/) - Declared Facility and Rescue Boat Code Lead: Rob Matthew I was born and grew up in Bradford and still travel back most Saturdays to watch the Bantams. In 2001 I moved to the East Coast, finally locating in Port Mulgrave which is a small village situated between Staithes and Runswick Bay. In 2010 I joined
- [Privacy Policy](https://nila.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at National Independent Lifeboat Association Charity (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, or our practices with regards to your personal information,
- [About](https://nila.org.uk/about/) - A voice for independent lifeboats The National Independent Lifeboat Association is proud to provide a national voice for the independent lifeboats of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There are over 50 independent lifeboat organisations that operate along the coastline and on inland waterways across the United Kingdom. These independent lifeboats are run primarily (if
- [East Sutherland Rescue Association](https://nila.org.uk/east-sutherland-rescue-association/) - East Sutherland Rescue Association: Our Story The East Sutherland Rescue Association, operating in the Dornoch Firth area in the Scottish Highlands, was formed in 1982 in response to a local tragedy which occurred in the summer of 1981. Approaches to the RNLI for help were met with the response that there was no requirement for
- [Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation](https://nila.org.uk/moray-inshore-rescue-organisation/) - Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (MIRO): Our Story Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation (MIRO) was formed in 2005 following the tragic loss of life of a local sailor. As the nearest RNLI base is a considerable distance away, the idea developed to have a lifeboat based at Findhorn in Moray, North Scotland. The only way that was
- [Hope Cove Lifeboat](https://nila.org.uk/hope-cove-lifeboat/) - Hope Cove Lifeboat: Our Story There was an RNLI lifeboat in Hope Cove in South Devon from the late 1800s, which was a rowing boat manned by local fishermen when the main occupation in the cove was fishing. The lifeboat building from this era is still standing, having been donated by the Freemasons in 1877
- [Felixstowe Coast Patrol](https://nila.org.uk/felixstowe-coast-patrol/) - Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue: Our Story Felixstowe Volunteer Coast Patrol & Rescue Service (as it was known then, now Felixstowe Coast Patrol & Rescue) was formed in 1997 in Suffolk, as a direct response to the closure of the local HM Coastguard rescue boat. The service's founder, John Cresswell, was an employee of HMCG and
- [Hamble Lifeboat](https://nila.org.uk/hamble-lifeboat/) - Hamble Lifeboat: Our Story Hamble Rescue was formed by residents in 1968 as the Southampton Water Inshore Rescue Service, in response to the increasing number of casualties occurring in Southampton Water and the Rivers Hamble, Itchen and Test.The RNLI, who at the time had boats stationed at Yarmouth and Bembridge, was approached but had no
- [Foyle Search and Rescue](https://nila.org.uk/foyle-search-and-rescue/) - Foyle Search and Rescue: Our Story Foyle Search and Rescue was set up by local people in 1993 in response to the alarmingly high number of drownings in the River Foyle in Northern Ireland - 30 within 18 months - and has adopted the role of preventing suicide and supporting families in the City. The
- [Mundesley Volunteer Inshore Lifeboat](https://nila.org.uk/mundesley-volunteer-inshore-lifeboat/) - Mundesley Volunteer Inshore Lifeboat:Our Story Following an incident in 1971 which resulted in the drowning and near drowning of a man and his wife whilst sailing half a mile off the beach at Mundesley in Norfolk, the Mundesley Parish Council called a meeting to discuss the feasibility of establishing an Inshore Lifeboat. The RNLI and
- [Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat](https://nila.org.uk/pett-level-independent-rescue-boat/) - Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat: Our Story Pett Level Independent Rescue boat was founded in 1979 to support the local angling community in the Pett Level area of East Sussex – a stretch of shoreline which wasn’t directly supported by national lifeboat cover. This essential facility formally became the Pett Level Rescue Boat Association (subsequently
- [Treasurer](https://nila.org.uk/treasurer/) - Treasurer: David Harvey I volunteered for the role of Treasurer as I wanted to help develop the charity. With experience as the Treasurer for my local Air Cadets, a local Railway Preservation group and Folkestone Rescue for the last 10 years, it’s a role I feel I can deliver well. I am the Chief Executive
- [Secretary](https://nila.org.uk/secretary/) - Secretary: Wayne Monks I have been actively involved in NILA since its inception. I took on the role of the Secretary because I wanted to help develop the charity into something that would be good for all Independent Lifeboats. In my role, I will work closely with the entire team to ensure we are following
- [Vice Chairman](https://nila.org.uk/vice-chairman/) - Vice-Chairman: Sean McCarry Like others, I have been actively involved with NILA since its inception as a founder member and Vice-Chairman. I am also the Regional Commander (Head of Operations) of the Community Rescue Service (CRS), the Lowland Rescue organisation for all Northern Ireland. CRS operates 28 Emergency Response Vehicles and 16 Rescue Boats alongside
- [Communications Lead](https://nila.org.uk/communications-lead/) - Hello, I'm Chris I have been actively involved in NILA since its inception. I am also an active Helmsman and trustee for Hemsby Lifeboat in Norfolk, we operate two rescue boats, an Atlantic 75 ILB and a smaller Broads Boat used to cover the majority of the Norfolk Broads and Rivers. When I am not

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