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50th Anniversary Annual General Meeting

Massive THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 21st March 2026 in Lincolnshire.

This was a historic AGM for number of reasons including marking the start of the charity’s 50th anniversary and the first ever hybrid meeting accommodating both in person and virtual attendance.

It was our pleasure to welcome a representative of HM Coastguard’s Senior Leadership Team to say a few words at the start of the meeting and to thank our charity for the support we provide. This welcomed attendance highlights the wonderful partnership and collaboration between HM Coastguard and the Coastguard Association as we work tirelessly to support the brave men and woman of the Coastguard Rescue Service and HM Coastguard.

The meeting provided an opportunity to update our members on our charitable activities and the support available to serving and retired Coastguards including financial assistance, mental health support, foodbank vouchers and access to our Members Assistance Programme.

Several committee positions were re-elected, namely Stuart our Chair, who was also presented with a small gift having now served 20 years in this role, Joanna our National Secretary, Kevin our Digital Operations & Engagement Lead and Matt who will be taking on an Operational Support Role.

50th Anniversary Launch Event

Everyone is cordially invited to the Coastguard Association’s Annual General Meeting and the beginning of our 50^th Anniversary Celebrations.

The date for your diary is Saturday 21^st March 2026 and we want everyone to be part of this milestone year.

Our Annual General Meeting will take place at Kenwick Park Hotel in Louth at 10am with tea and coffee on arrival, followed by a buffet lunch. In a first for the Coastguard Association, there will also be the ability to dial in virtually to our meeting as well.

After lunch, we will be hosting an open afternoon at our Head Office in nearby Mablethorpe where people can speak to our committee and find out more about what the future holds for our charity.

The AGM weekend will also mark the start of The Big Tour – where we will be taking the charity on the road and visiting all 18 Operational Coastguard Areas throughout our 50^th year.

And of course, there will be the opportunity to sign up or renew your membership and pick up a range of commemorative 50^th anniversary merch.

Let’s make this a year to remember.

Coastguard Association Annual General Meeting 2025

Thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Annual General Meeting which took place on Saturday 22nd March in Chepstow.

Committee members provided an update on all aspects of the charities work over the past 12 months alongside plans and future developments as the Coastguard Association approaches its 50th Anniversary in 2026.

The association was also delighted to receive a £300 donation from a charity event which took place earlier in the year at Porthcawl.

Our next AGM is scheduled to take place on Saturday 21st March 2026 and we have some big plans with this marking the start of a year of celebrations as the Coastguard Association turns 50 so watch this space!

Annual General Meeting

You are all cordially invited to the 49th Annual General Meeting of the Coastguard Association – the charity dedicated to supporting Coastguard personnel and their families in their time of need.

The AGM this year is being hosted by our friends and colleagues in Chepstow in Wales and will be held at The Lifeboat & Rescue Station, Beachley, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 7HH on Saturday 22nd March 2025 starting at 2pm.

All are welcome to attend with full reports being provided by the committee on the charitable activities over the last year, our continued development plans moving forward and how we continue to support our people. There will also be the opportunity to purchase some Coastguard Association merchandise including unit patches and some brand-new items yet to be revealed.

If you require any further information or have any questions then please don’t hesitate to contact our National Secretary Joanna Howard at: secretary@coastguardassociation.org.uk

Thanks for your continued support.

The 47th Annual General Meeting

The 47^th Annual General meeting of the Association took place on Saturday 25th March 2023, hosted by the East Sussex branch in Hastings.

The Agenda was discussed and various proposals ratified accordingly. The full official minutes will be presented to the Committee at the next AGM.

In order to facilitate management activities, it should be noted the following officials were elected to the management team of the Association.

Election of PR Officer: Matt Cox.

Election of Digital Operations & Engagement officer Kevin Peterson.

Also, the Association adopted the “Coastguard Association Policy Handbook 2023” into its management procedures. It is intended this is to be reviewed and amended either annually or from time to time as required by best practice.

NEXT AGM: Date: Saturday 23rd March 2024. Location: Dumfries