Saving Our Sarah CIC

Saving Our Sarah CIC Restoring 1951 RNLI lifeboat Sarah Townsend Porritt. ⚓ Follow our journey & share the story.
🌐 saving-our-sarah.org | 📧 [email protected]

Saving Our Sarah CIC is a community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee and is a 'not for profit' company. This means that we do not operate for private profit. Any profit generated is used to grow and develop our business which is benefiting identified communities or goes directly to benefit those communities. As defined by the UK government

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No words required, all brave men who are always in our hearts.
19/12/2025

No words required, all brave men who are always in our hearts.

13/11/2025

📣 We're thrilled to announce our first official education partnership! 📣

We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with the fantastic team and pupils at Vale School to launch our new education mission.

I had an amazing time this week presenting the incredible history of the Sarah Townsend Porritt to the Year 5 and 6 classes. Their enthusiasm was incredible!

This is the official first step of our "Sarah's Water Safety School" program and our core charitable goal of using Sarah's story as a 'living classroom' for heritage and STEM.

A huge thank you to Kelly, Tamsin, and all the pupils for being such a brilliant founding partner. We can't wait for the next steps!

I went to see one of my sisters today
28/10/2025

I went to see one of my sisters today

07/10/2025

Wow! A huge thank you to everyone who has followed our page. 🙏

​Not long ago, we set a goal to reach 400 followers, and thanks to your incredible support, we've sailed right past it!

​You've shown us what this amazing community can do, so let's set a new target. Can you help us get to 450 followers?

​Here’s how you can help us reach our next milestone:

👍 LIKE & FOLLOW our page if you haven't already.
❤️ REACT to our posts so more people see them.
🗣️ SHARE this post with friends and family who love maritime heritage or a great community story.

​Every new follower helps us build the momentum we need to preserve the historic lifeboat Sarah Townsend Porritt and bring our community and educational programmes to life. It shows potential funders and partners that we have a strong, active community behind us.

​Let's see how quickly we can get there! Thank you for being part of our crew. ⚓

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Dave Nicoll
07/10/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Dave Nicoll

11/09/2025

Hello Ponsanooth! 👋

​Just a quick and friendly reminder from the Saving Our Sarah team!

​If you've got any used printer ink cartridges lying around at home or in the office, please don't bin them! You can give them a second life and help our project at the same time.

​There's a dedicated collection box inside the Ponsanooth Village Store where you can drop them off.

​Every single cartridge we collect is sent for recycling, and we receive a small donation in return. It might not seem like much, but it all adds up and goes directly towards the restoration of our historic lifeboat, the Sarah Townsend Porritt.

​It's a super easy way to support our heritage project, help the environment, and de-clutter your drawers all at once!

​A huge thank you to the team at the village store for hosting the box for us, and to everyone who has donated so far. Your support is hugely appreciated! 🙏

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Mike Read Appointed Patron of Saving Our Sarah CICFalmouth, Cornwall — 12 August 2025 — Saving Our Sarah CIC is honoured...
12/08/2025

Mike Read Appointed Patron of Saving Our Sarah CIC

Falmouth, Cornwall — 12 August 2025 — Saving Our Sarah CIC is honoured to announce that Mr. Mike Read, esteemed broadcaster, author, and television presenter, has accepted the role of Patron for the community interest company. This appointment represents a significant milestone in the campaign to restore the Sarah Townsend Porritt, a distinguished Watson-class RNLI lifeboat dating from the 1950s.

Mr. Read has a longstanding commitment to preserving cultural and historical heritage, having been involved in numerous projects celebrating British history and music. His enthusiasm for safeguarding important stories and artefacts makes him a natural advocate for Saving Our Sarah CIC’s mission to restore and preserve this unique piece of maritime heritage.

The Sarah Townsend Porritt served with distinction, saving over 40 lives during her operational career. As she approaches her 75th anniversary, the project is focused on securing a permanent and suitable restoration space to safeguard this important vessel for future generations.

Mr. Read’s association with Saving Our Sarah CIC will considerably enhance the company’s efforts to raise awareness, galvanise community support, and attract partners committed to preserving maritime heritage.

Commenting on his patronage, Mr. Read stated:

“I am privileged to lend my support to Saving Our Sarah. Preserving vessels such as the Sarah Townsend Porritt is vital to honouring the legacy and sacrifices of those who served our coastal communities.”

Chris Freer, Founder of Saving Our Sarah CIC, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Read as Patron. His distinguished career and passion for heritage provide invaluable endorsement for our mission. His support will inspire volunteers and stakeholders alike as we work towards the successful restoration of this iconic lifeboat.”

For further information about the Saving Our Sarah CIC project or to learn how to support the restoration, please contact [email protected] or visit www.saving-our-sarah.org

10/08/2025

📣 Sunday Check-In!

We’re kicking off a fresh week with a little challenge…

Right now, we’re sitting at 410 followers — and we’re ready to push that number higher. So here’s your mission:

🎯 Guess how many followers we’ll have by Friday evening!

Drop your predictions in the comments and let’s see who gets closest.

Every like, share, and follow helps us spread the word about Sarah’s restoration and the legacy we’re preserving.

Let’s make this week count! 💙🛟

06/08/2025

🎉 We did it – and it’s all thanks to you!
We asked for your help to get us over the 400 followers mark… and we’ve hit 404! 🙌💙

Now here’s the next challenge:

Over 330 people have liked our page, but haven’t followed us yet. If that’s you, please tap that Follow button so you don’t miss a thing on Sarah’s journey!

Thank you for being part of the crew. ⚓



🌊 We’re all set and ready to go!Saving Our Sarah CIC is now fully up and running on all our social media channels – plus...
06/08/2025

🌊 We’re all set and ready to go!
Saving Our Sarah CIC is now fully up and running on all our social media channels – plus we’ve launched our brand-new website and updated our email address.

Follow us, share our story, and be part of the journey to restore the 1951 lifeboat Sarah Townsend Porritt and bring her back to life with the community at heart. 💙

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.saving-our-sarah.org
📲 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok & LinkedIn




05/08/2025

We made the 400. Thanks to everyone who followed us and got us over the 400.

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