# NILA

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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

- [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.
- [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

## 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
- [Meet Our Team](https://nila.org.uk/meet-our-team/): NILA's leadership Team brings a great diversity of experience, allowing it to guide the organisation and ensure its success. The Team comprises trustees and committee members drawn from across the United Kingdom, each a current or former volunteer at an independent lifeboat organisation, with some having also worked with other Search and Rescue organisations. The
- [Mike Messenger](https://nila.org.uk/mike-messenger/): Trustee and Area Lead for North of England Operations Manager -Director Maryport Rescue 40 year’s experience in SAR at Maryport Rescue 17 Years as a Coast Guard Rescue Officer whilst serving at Maryport Rescue . Fellow Member of the Maritime Search and Rescue Council FMSAR Member of Institute of Search and Technical Rescue MInSTR Sits
- [Wayne Monks](https://nila.org.uk/wayne-monks/): Secretary Former Team leader with Kent Lowland Rescue Former fundraising and recruitment officer of Solent Rescue Former Trustee of Solent Rescue I have been involved in SAR in one for or another for around 20 years starting with Kent Lowland Rescue and then moving to independent lifeboats. Whilst I am no longer in a member
- [Shuan Egan](https://nila.org.uk/shuan-egan/): Chair Operational Helm RYA Advanced power boat and COC holder Deputy Chief Executive and Trustee of SARA Chair of NILA I have been involved in the retail motor industry all my working life which has taught me a lot about people and process. Teamwork has been one of the standout learnings for me as well.
- [Meet the Members](https://nila.org.uk/our-members/): Explore the members of the National Independent Lifeboat Association. Learn how independent lifesaving teams operate without central oversight.
- [Newsletters](https://nila.org.uk/newsletters/): Click on any newsletter to read it (opens in a new window)
- [News](https://nila.org.uk/news/): Latest news New Chairman At our AGM on the 16th September our members elected a new chair. We would like to welcome Shuan Egan into the role and say thanks to the outgoing chairman Neil for the 4 years that he has been in-charge and the fantastic achievements that have been made under his leadership.
- [Donations](https://nila.org.uk/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 support
- [Our Partners](https://nila.org.uk/about/our-partners/): Lamp Light of Peace click for more information
- [Discover All About Us](https://nila.org.uk/about/): Independent is the national voice for independent lifeboats across the UK. NILA coordinates collaboration, education and training for member organisations.
- [Contact Us](https://nila.org.uk/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 hold your
- [Management Team](https://nila.org.uk/management-team/): We have split our members in to 4 areas each of which has a dedicated area lead who can provide local advice and knowledge to the teams in the area. These are leads should be the first point of contact for teams We are also supported by our Honorary President
- [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
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://nila.org.uk/cookie-policy-uk/)
- [D-Day 80 Lamp Light of Peace campaign](https://nila.org.uk/d-day-80-lamp-light-of-peace-campaign/)
- [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,

## Categories

- [News](https://nila.org.uk/category/news/)

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