RNLI volunteers gather for 200th anniversary photo in Amble, Berwick, Blyth, Craster, Cullercoats, Newbiggin, Seahouses and Tynemouth

The charity asked its volunteers and staff from around the UK and Ireland to take a photo of themselves, their crew or their team, at as close to 18:24 on 1.8.24 as possible.

Representatives including lifeboat crews, lifeguards, fundraisers, shop volunteers, museum volunteers and staff from Amble, Berwick, Blyth, Craster, Cullercoats, Newbiggin, Seahouses and Tynemouth were among those who took part.

The photos have been uploaded to an online portal and will be used to create a montage image.

The RNLI celebrated its 200th anniversary on March 4.

Anjie Rook, RNLI Associate Director, who is overseeing the RNLI’s 200th anniversary programmes, says: “The RNLI has been saving lives at sea for 200 years thanks to its incredible people – the courageous lifeboat crews and lifeguards who put their own lives at risk to save others; the dedicated fundraisers who raise the income to power those rescues; the committed volunteers who give their own time in a range of other roles such as giving out water safety advice or helping to run our retail shops and museums, and the staff who provide vital support to our volunteers.

“We have encouraged anyone who has some form of involvement with the RNLI to participate in this special One Moment for One Crew photographic event, to capture a record of everyone who, at this moment in time, is playing some part in the RNLI’s lifesaving work, continuing its legacy and securing its future.

“During our 200th anniversary year we have been remembering our past, celebrating the lifesaving service we provide today, and aiming to inspire future generations of lifesavers and supporters. One Moment for One Crew is very much about celebrating the people of today’s RNLI and, we hope, inspiring those future generations who will take the RNLI into its third century of lifesaving.”