People across South West London and Surrey are being urged to consider the RNLI in their will

It costs £180 million a year to keep the charity’s 238 lifeboat stations running, with no Government funding.

Gianna Saccomani is a volunteer with Teddington RNLI.

She explains why it really is the 4th emergency service, especially for people living near the Thames:



To find out more head to RNLI.org