We are delighted to announce today the launch of Coastline Magazine – the official digital publication of the Coastguard Association.
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2020 Annual General Meeting
AGM UPDATE AGM UPDATE AGM UPDATE
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic we have cancelled the arrangements for the 2020 Coastguard Association AGM which was to be held in Swansea.
The safety and wellbeing of all our members is paramount to us and we strongly urge you to follow national safety guidelines and Government advice.
We remain here for you.
BE SAFE
To download the latest CGA minutes click the link below:
Congratulations to our Vice Chairman
Congratulations to Terry Bearpark, the vice-chairman of the Coastguard Association, who was presented with his 40 year bar by MCA CEO Sir Alan Massey Thursday 12th November.
The presentation took place at Dunedin Country House in Patrington, East Yorkshire and was attended by members of Withernsea Coastguard, Mike Bill and Fran Wilkins of Humber Coastguard and Stuart Arundel (CGA Chair), Alan Fisher (CGA Treasurer) and Paul Davig (CGA Almoner).
Terry started as an Auxiliary Coastguard at Humber MRSC when it was based at Kilnsea, he then moved to Spurn Point in 1975 as a channel 16 radio operator. In the 80s in transferred to Withernsea CG after Humber CG moved to Bridlington.
Terry was also awarded Chief Coastguard’s Commendation in the early 90s.
Terry is a founder member of Humber Coastguard Association which started about 40 years ago and has been their Chairman for many years, we are also delighted to say that he is a founder member of the National Coastguard Association too, and has given us around 40 years of service too – as in 2016 we celebrate 40 years of the CGA.
During his time in service Terry has been involved in numerous rescues and searches.
Photos kindly provided by: Peter Harbour
Branch Members
The National Coastguard Association is proud to have a number of branch associations based all around the UK.
We are in the processing of updating up web site and compelling a list of all the branch associations web sites and contact details. If your local branch does not feature below, please contact with details of the Branch, current facebook and web address, postal address for correspondence and an email address. Many thanks.
- HM Coastguard Lymington
- East Sussex Coastguard Association
- Southport Coastguard Association
- Falmouth Coastguard Association
- Humber Branch
- Sheringham Coastguard Association
- Porthcrawl Branch
- Arran Coastguard
- Walton and Clacton
- South Northumberland
- Llanstgrran CGA
- Ross-shire & Sutherland District CGA
- HM Coastguard Benecula
Questions about The Coastguard Association
Your Questions and our Answers about the Coastguard Association and the work we are involved in within the UK.
Q. What is the Coastguard Association?
A. The Coastguard Association is a registered charity (Charity No 279359). It was established in 1976 to help Coastguard personnel and their families from all over the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man in their time of need. The charity has the blessing and full support of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
Q. Who do we help?
A. We seek to help any serving or retired (by age or medically) Coastguard personnel and their families in times of genuine hardship, poverty or distress. Each claim is treated on its merit in a prompt, confidential and sympathetic manner. More details here.
Q. What about local branches funds?
A. As Trustees, we strive to complement branches, not compete with them, and on many occasions we work in conjunction with them to finance more expensive cases. Many branches do not have their own funds and look exclusively to us to fulfill this area of staff welfare.
Where are the local branches? Details here:
Q. How do I Claim?
A. All claims are made through the National Welfare Officer providing the nature of hardship, a brief synopsis of events and the wider circumstances of those involved including details of dependents. Requests for assistance can be made directly or via a third party. All claims are treated in strictest confidence. More details here.
Q. How is the Coastguard Charity Fund financed?
A. We do not receive any Government or business grants, and depend entirely on voluntary donations. The Fund also has the advantage of the Treasurer being a retired bank manager and our accountant a member of Central branch. The Fund is subject to a full annual audit from the Charity Commisioners. We also present a full financial report at our Annual General Meeting each year, held during the month of April, to which all are welcome. The Trustees are all volunteers, which keeps our administrative expenditure low compared to other charities.
Q. What is our Charity Charter?
When you consider making a gift to our charity, we undertake that:
- All communications surrounding it will be honest, truthful and will comply with the law.
- Your right to privacy will be respected and you will not be subjected to any form of pressure.
- Your gift will be applied to the purpose for which it was originally requested.
- Your gift will be used in a way that preserves the dignity of the beneficiary.
- Your gift will be handled responsibly and to the greatest advantage of the beneficiary.
- Fundraisers of the Coastguard Association will consider how they meet your wishes as a donor and will be transparent in their dealings with you.
- Fundraisers will respect your needs for confidentiality and will comply with the law relating to fundraising and the use of personal data.
- Fundraisers will strive to achieve the highest professional standards at all times
- The National committee of the Coastguard Association will handle any concerns you may have relating to these points swiftly and effectively.