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Oliver Griffiths

Oliver Griffiths
Illustrative photo. Photo: William Murphy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Originally from Bristol, Big Olly has lived in the area since 1997, is married to Dawn and has two children, Louis and Yasmin, and a hamster called Bubbles. Asked about family connections with the RNLI, he blames his involvement on his father-in-law’s habit of visiting the RNLI shop and buying a fridge magnet whenever he visits the coast.

  • Hobbies: Snowboarding and cooking, but not at the same time.
  • Favourite food: Tuna.
  • Favourite drink: Champagne.
  • Best lifeboat experience: Representing Littlehampton and meeting the queen at the opening of the Lifeboat College.

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RNLI all-weather lifeboat moored in a harbour
Lifeboats

How RNLI Funding Works

Legacies, donations and fundraising keep the lifeboats afloat, while HM Coastguard is paid for by government: a plain guide to who funds what.

By the editors2 min read

Volunteer lifeboat crew training aboard an inshore lifeboat
Lifeboats

Becoming RNLI Lifeboat Crew

No sea experience needed, but plenty of commitment: what the RNLI asks of volunteer lifeboat crew, from the pager to probation.

By the editors3 min read

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