Lifeboat fundraisers shortlisted for award

VOLUNTEERS at Kirkcudbright RNLI Lifeboat Station have been nominated at the Scottish Fundraising Awards. The lifeboat station’s fundraisers have been shortlisted for the ‘Best Use of Event or Community Fundraising Initiative Award’ in recognition of their efforts towards the new boathouse appeal. It was launched in June 2024 with the aim to raise £50,000 to help fund the £1.2 million required for the station’s new state-of-the-art boathouse. Since the RNLI lifeboat station was established in 1892 at Torrs Point, volunteer crew have been launching from a 19th century boathouse. And this appeal aims to bring the station up to the 21st century, including upgrading basic facilities such as toilets and changing areas, as well as a dedicated workshop where the volunteer team can maintain the lifeboat. Just 12 months after the appeal was launched, fundraisers at Kirkcudbright RNLI had raised an incredible £120,000. Commenting on their nomination, May Brown, president of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright RNLI fundraising group, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted at the Scottish Fundraising Awards, an annual event to recognise and reward excellent in fundraising and celebrate the achievements of our amazing volunteer fundraiser. “I would like to thank all of our fundraisers, as well as the local community, for their continued support for our new boathouse appeal.” Volunteers from Kirkcudbright RNLI will attend the awards evening on September 23.