RNLI slammed for spending millions on foreign aid while slashing 135 jobs in Britain

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THE RNLI has been criticised for spending millions on projects abroad while slashing 135 jobs in the UK. Bosses last week warned the lifeboat charity is facing “some major challenges” after making …

THE RNLI has been criticised for spending millions on projects abroad while slashing 135 jobs in the UK.is facing “some major challenges” after making losses of £6.3million last year.But donations to the service are being spent on creches in Bangladesh and swimsuits for Muslim women in Tanzania.is putting its reputation at risk.

He added: “I would say 99 per cent of the British public giving them money do not have the faintest idea it’s diverted to projects overseas.”added: “There is an urgent need for the RNLI executive to review this spending. It’s not the Royal International Lifeboat Institution.

has risen from £1.13million to £3.3million in the past five years, with £400,000 to be added this year. But officials insist that makes up just two per cent of its total income and does not affect its UK rescue services.Tory MP Nigel Evans has said the charity is putting its reputation at riskJet Skier rescued in late night mission after getting into difficulty off Aberdeenshire coast

 

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GillJames54 Rightly so, shame on the RNLI

The last time I ever put any money in their collection box, if I give to charity in this country I expect the money to stay in this country, you don’t tip staff in your local Costa and expect them to send the money to India...

Simple answer to this problem don't give money to charities

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