Coastguard Association News

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.

Coastline Magazine Issue 12 – Out Now

The latest edition of Coastline Magazine – the official digital publication of The Coastguard Association is OUT NOW.

Inside this edition:

* News from around the coast

* A day in the life of Kim Ralph – Staff Officer for Stakeholder Engagement

* Team Spotlight on Cumbrae Coastguard Rescue Team

* Fundraising around the UK

* Meet Your Committee: Vice Chair and Welfare Officer

* Emergency Services Show 2024

* Coastguard Association Virtual 5K

* Regular features including From The Ops Room, Kit Reviews and much more!

Thank you to everyone for their continued support of Coastline Magazine and the Coastguard Association.

You can also download Issue 11 of Coastline Magazine at: COASTLINE-MAGAZINE-ISSUE-12.pdf

Coastguard Association Unit Patches – On Sale Now!

Our brand-new Coastguard Association Unit Patches are now on sale and available to order online. Show your support for the charity dedicated to supporting Coastguard personnel and their families in their time of need.

These Velcro-backed woven patches are perfect to stick on your kit bags and other tactical gear while also helping raise funds for our charity. Patches are £10 each with postage included and all profits go directly to supporting our people in their time of need.

We have 50 available immediately and a second order has already been placed so there’s plenty more to come.

Order securely online today at: https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/GWXMWRYJD9BTS

Coastguard Association Virtual 5K

Beat the January blues with our brand-new Coastguard Association New Year Virtual 5K event.

Following the successes and continued interest in the CGA 5K organised by several Coastguard Rescue Teams in recent years, we are taking the event national.

We will also be starting the New Year the way we mean to continue by getting healthier and fitter, spending more time outside which is good for both our physical and mental health, and also supporting the charity dedicated to supporting Coastguard personnel and their families in their time of need.

Not a runner? No problem! You can walk, run, swim, cycle, roller skate, hop, skip, jump…..the choice is yours. All we ask is you complete the distance of 5K and you have the whole of January to complete the challenge so it can fit in with your schedule.

Each participant will receive an exquisite medal to mark the occasion. Medals have been received at Digital Media HQ and will be sent out to all participants as soon as registration is complete, so everyone will have their medal in time for completing the event.

Our first national Coastguard Association Virtual 5K is being kindly supported by our friends at Erdinger, who have donated five cases of ERDINGER Alkoholfrei isotonic recovery drinks worth £40 each.

An isotonic refreshment courtesy of ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is the perfect way to end your virtual 5K challenge or any other exercise. All you will need to do to be in with a chance of winning a case of ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is send in a photo of you taking part in the Virtual 5K event.

Sign up online now at: https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/Q85D63ANC7AYE. The entry fee is £15 and all money raised goes directly to helping Coastguard personnel and their families in their time of need.

There is also no requirement to do any additional fundraising, however all participants will be sent a national Virtual 5K GoFundMe page should anyone wish to share with friends and family to raise some additional money.

Donations can be made to support all of our Virtual 5K participants at: Coastguard Association Virtual 5K January 2025 GoFundMe

We are expecting this event to fill up quickly so be quick to sign up and get your medal ahead of our first even national Coastguard Association Virtual 5K.

Thanks as always for the continued support and we are all looking forward to watching the Virtual 5K around the coast.