09/09/2026
Back in October 2024 we were proud to - together with local primary schools from across Stamford & villages - raise funds for RNLI
Please take the time to read this Statement from Peter Sparkes, Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution:
“The RNLI is an apolitical organisation; we are completely independent of government, powered by remarkable, kind people and fuelled by the incredible generosity of the public.
For over two hundred years, in all weathers, in peace and war, the RNLI and our amazing volunteers and staff have selflessly dedicated themselves to rescuing people they have never met before, without judgment, fear or favour. When His Majesty’s Coastguard tasks a RNLI lifeboat crew to launch to a vessel or people in distress, whenever and wherever they need us, we will. We will always answer the call, whoever needs our help. It is a legal and moral obligation that our country has, under the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea and SOLAS, Safety of Life at Sea. Courage is the RNLI’s currency; dependable, loyal, service to others and our nations is our hallmark.
Recent events have generated deliberate misinformation and a misunderstanding about the RNLI – our purpose, our tasking, and particularly our lifesaving work in the Channel. Sadly, as a result, some of our volunteers and staff have been the subject of online and, in the worst cases, physical abuse. The RNLI’s people represent the very best in our society, they selflessly give up their time to keep others safe. Yet they and their families are being threatened by those who would hide behind a balaclava or a keyboard. Their action, in contrast, is wholly unacceptable in a civilised society. We will take whatever steps we can, to care for and protect our people and their families.”
Full statement: https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/september/08/statement-from-rnli-chief-executive-peter-sparkes
A fantastic amount raised on Friday for RNLI!
Well done to all the children who took part from St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Stamford., Malcolm Sargent Primary School, Stamford, St Gilbert's Primary School CofE, St George's Primary School CofE, Uffington Church of England Primary School, Stamford School
Huge thanks to Stamford School for hosting and to St Michael's & Exeter Schools Charity for covering costs.
