Coastguard Association News

New Online Clothing Store

Support the Coastguard Association and promote being part of the Coastguard Rescue Service with our brand-new range of clothing.

The Coastguard Association has teamed up with SuperLogo to bring you a range of Coastguard branded clothing and accessories, with a percentage of each sale supporting our charity. Clothing has been a request for many years but due to costs and logistics, it wasn’t something which was feasible for the volunteer committee to facilitate – until now!

Now with the help of our partners at SuperLogo, we have a range of embroidered and printed t-shirts, hooded tops, jackets and accessories which will be made to order and shipped directly to your front door.

This is the first stage of our new merchandise range with additional products planned over the coming months.

Check out our online store provided by SuperLogo at: https://coastguard-association.superlogoshop.co.uk/

Recognition Award for Tiree Coastguard Rescue Team

Congratulations to our friends and colleagues at Isle of Tiree Coastguard Rescue Team who were recently awarded a Coastguard Association Recognition Award.

The team were awarded a Recognition Certificate in the Teamworking and Making a Difference categories following a rescue they were involved in last year.

The casualty nominated the team to thank them for their support and assistance, with the award nomination stating:

“My overwhelming memory of what was a very difficult situation was of the competence, sensitivity and kindness of the whole coastguard team. I immediately felt safe in their care.

“It was a life affirming experience and I am eternally grateful to the whole team.”

The Coastguard Association recognition awards are designed to highlight not the only incredible work being done by full time and volunteer Coastguard personnel around the country, but also the support of family and friends and the significant contribution made by members of the public.”

The Coastguard Association Recognition Awards are open all year round and submissions are reviewed on a monthly basis by the committee.

Find out more and submit a nomination today at: Coastguard Association Recognition Awards | The Coastguard Association

Charity Quiz Night – Skegness

Massive thank you to our friends at HM Coastguard Skegness who organised a charity quiz night last weekend and helped raise over £400 for our charity.

The competition was intense with the National Committee also entering a team with our Chair, Treasurer and Welfare Officer joining in the fun and supporting the event.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event and our charity.

If you’re interested in organising an event or fundraising for our charity, drop us a message on our social channels or send an e-mail to:
fundraising@coastguardassociation.org.uk

As a charity we rely on memberships and donations so we can continue to help our people in their time of need.

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.