This is a fundraising effort by New Forest Together Against the Far Right. We are raising funds for the RNLI.

The RNLI's stated aim is to “rescue anyone in trouble at sea, without judgement or preference.” They operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all weathers.

They do so selflessly, giving up their time freely, risking their lives in the process. More than 60 RNLI members have themselves made the ultimate sacrifice since the end of World War Two, while rescuing people from drowning.

In recent days, far-right extremists browbeat the Christchurch Residents Association into voting against making a donation to the RNLI. These people would rather see innocent women men and children drowned in the Channel rather than being brought to safety. This is cruelty beyond measure.

Channel crossings made up just 1.2% of RNLI rescues in 2024. By denying support to the RNLI, the far right is also effectively voting against saving thousands of other people in desperate need of being saved.

Even worse, these extremists are picketing RNLI headquarters in Poole, Dorset, hoping to intimidate its staff, affecting their morale and their life-saving work.

This thuggish extremism has gone on on far to long. We are hoping for enough donations to at least cover the sum which far right extremists prevented the Christchurch Residents Association from giving to the RNLI. Ideally, we would like to see thousands of pounds being raised to support its work.

All sums donated will go to the RNLI. Please support its work - while at the same time saying to the thugs: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

Thank you.

New Forest Together Against the Far Right