Support

We are an independent charity and not part of the RNLI. This means funding comes from the efforts of the crew themselves and the generosity of local people and businesses. We sometimes receive financial help from local, national government and other bodies.

Volunteers provide this lifesaving service, but to continue to operate we must raise vital funds to keep our vehicles and equipment in good condition, fuelled and ready to respond. We do not receive regular funding from the Government or any other body, so we rely on your generosity to keep us running. Please help us save lives by supporting us.

How Much Does It Cost?

The annual cost of running the lifeboat is around £30,000 per year. We hold a reserve of £15,000 for unexpected expenses such as emergency repairs and replacement of essential equipment (we can’t have the boats out of service while we raise money for these sort of expenses).

Annual Accounts

Our annual accounts are first submitted to an independent examiner and then final accounts and the annual report sent to OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) for approval. See their website oscr.org.uk for historical submissions.

If you would like to see our most recent accounts please write to the Treasurer (Nith Inshore Rescue, Lifeboat Station, Glencaple, Dumfries, DG1 4RD), enclosing a stamped self-addressed A5 envelope.

How you can help

You can send us a donation by clicking the donate button below or at the top of the page. You can also send a cheque to the Treasurer, Nith Inshore Rescue, Glencaple, Dumfries DG1 4RD.

By joining our weekly Tote Draw you could help provide us with much-needed regular income.

Supporters and Sponsors

We are very grateful to the many funders, businesses, workplace groups, clubs, societies and individuals who have generously supported us in recent months through grants, donations and gifts in kind.

Grant Funders

The Robertson Trust, ANCB (Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company), Dumfries and Galloway Leader Programme, The Holywood Trust, The Misses Robinson Charitable Trust, The Weatherall Foundation Trust, The Robin Rigg Fund, UK Department of Transport and The Scottish Police Authority.

Gifts in Kind

St Michael’s Services Ltd (fuel for the boats)

Klic Cars Ltd (servicing the Land Rover)

Knighthood Assurance (discount on insurance)

Creatomatic (discount on website design)

AML Technology (computer & radio repairs)

Businesses

Hoddom Castle Caravan Site

Prestel Holdings

B & M Home Stores

Caerlaverock Shop and Tearoom

DGRI Outpatients’ Cafe

Stakeford House Inn

Steamboat Inn

McDermid Supply

Anderson Kilts

Nith Hotel

Milanos

Troqueer Arms

Salutation Inn

Trustee Savings Bank (Dumfries)

Marks & Spencer (Dumfries)

Nationwide Building Society (Dumfries)

Douglas Arms

Hogg’s Newsagents

Total E & P UK Ltd

Peter Haining Kitchens

Morrisons

Coach and Horses

Auldgirth Inn

Farmers Inn

Brig Inn

Cresswell Hotel

Organisations and Clubs

999 Emergency Highland Games (Julie Rankin)

Collin SWI

Dumfries & District Ladies Club

Dumfries & Galloway Angling Association

Unite Union

Dumfries & County Golf Club

Marchmount Bowling Club

Maxwelltown West Church

Terregles Football Club

Veteran Car Club of GB

Bankend Ladies Club

Border & Strathspey & Reel Society

Steamboat Quizzers

Rotary Club of Dumfries Devorgilla

Caerlaverock Community Council

Lodge Nithsdale St Paul

Loreburn Ladies Club

Dumfries Academy

SEPA

Lodge Dumfries Kilwinning No 53

Lodge St John New Abbey

Individuals

Lee & Scott Smith

Joe Boardman & Danny Bryden

Pat Geddes

Alan & Elizabeth

Gaynor & Michael

George Sharp

Pat Raverty

Eileen Rankin

Janet Carr-Wharton

John & Rosie Rutherford

Joyce Mellor

Mrs Jackie Stewart

Mr I Duffie

Mrs Pat Harvey

Mary Syne

Kathy & Jimmy Jardine

Mrs Drysdale

Michael & Kirsteen Burns

Kate Lockhart

Mrs Molly Hunter

Donations in their Memory

Lady Mary

John Dalrymple

Mary Paterson

Ian Hamilton

Fiona Kirkpatrick

William McKinnon

Macauley McQueen

And finally, a big thank you to all our fundraisers who have helped raise thousands of pounds throughout the year.