Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat
Registered Charity Number 286891
EVERYONE HERE IS A VOLUNTEER
SHOUTS & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
DONATIONS ARE WELCOME
We are proud to be an independent lifeboat based in Pett Level, serving the coastline and inland waters between Hastings and Rye in East Sussex.
We are entirely self-funded, managed and operated by a team of dedicated and talented voluneteers.
PLIRB is a member of the National Institute of Lifeboats Association.

Our journey
Founded in 1970, PLIRB serves the local coastline and inland waters between Hastings and Rye.
There are ways to reduce risk and enhance the enjoyment of your beach visit.
Be #beachaware by taking a moment to find out more about our local beaches …
And don’t forget to check local weather conditions and tide times before you set out …
Find out more about our work and community activities …
DROWNING PREVENTION
We’re an active part of #drowningpreventionweek each year, but of course it’s also part of our work 365 days a year.
Our Gala Open Day
Our annual Open Day is our biggest fundraiser each year. Find out more about joining in!
ONLINE FUNDRAISING
Since the pandemic, we’ve increased our opportunities for online fundraising & we’d appreciate your help.
JOIN OUR WEATHER LOTTERY
The weather always impacts on our work, so we’re putting some FUN into FUNdraising with the Weather Lottery.
OUR LATEST NEWS …

Community Support Brings an Extra Open Day Donation
Open Day 22 also came with an extra visitor - local business man Darren McCarthy - with an extra boost to our FUNdraising efforts! Darren came down to enjoy our 2022 Open Day fundraiser event , but made it extra enjoyable for us by presenting our charity with a...

PLIRB Charity Open Day 2022
After losing two Open Days to lockdown, Open Day 2021 was an amazing success, so we didn't dare hope that our 2022 Charity Open Day would even come close to matching it. But the sun was shining (literally after the rain) and we're pleased to share that thanks to our...
“You conducted yourselves in an incredibly professional manner and took ‘the lead’ in many respects.
I wanted to personally send you a short note to thank you and the team in attendance for your involvement and assistance.
My team are really appreciative and it is clear that you are providing a valuable service to the public.
Thanks again.”
In 2021 & 2022 Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat has been glad to receive support from …






- Icklesham Parish Council
- Fairlight Parish Council
- Homewood Leisure
- Green’s Cakes
- Hastings Winkle Club
- Elm Tree Boot Fairs, Icklesham
- The Royal Oak, Pett
- Jo Brand
- John Jempson & Sons
- C-Side Cafe, Pett