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Peter Cheney

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

Now our chairman, Peter was the founding honorary secretary, the role now known as lifeboat operations manager, charged with the task of re-establishing Littlehampton Lifeboat Station during the 1960s. Peter remained as Hon Sec for 25 years and is an Honorary Life Governor of the RNLI, awarded in recognition of the outstanding contribution that he has made to the lifeboat service. Married to Susan, and with a son Andrew, Peter is well known locally, not least as an auctioneer, running his business until his retirement a few years ago.

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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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