Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
National Independent Lifeboat Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.
National Independent Lifeboat Association (number 1197997) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does National Independent Lifeboat Association do?
The National Independent Lifeboat Association will ensure the preservation and protection of life on the water by supporting independent lifeboats and associated organisations throughout the UK. In order to save lives and promote water safety, the NILA will provide access to training, group purchasing, public education and fundraising support, as well as raise awareness both locally and publicly.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Independent Lifeboat Association
Answers National Independent Lifeboat Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records National Independent Lifeboat Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
National Independent Lifeboat Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Nila
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland · Jersey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is National Independent Lifeboat Association registered for?
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for National Independent Lifeboat Association yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score National Independent Lifeboat Association.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is National Independent Lifeboat Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists National Independent Lifeboat Association as a registered charity (number 1197997) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is National Independent Lifeboat Association's charity number?
National Independent Lifeboat Association's charity number is 1197997. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1197997?
Search 1197997 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does National Independent Lifeboat Association do?
The National Independent Lifeboat Association will ensure the preservation and protection of life on the water by supporting independent lifeboats and associated organisations throughout the UK. In order to save lives and promote water safety, the NILA will provide access to training, group purchasing, public education and fundraising support, as well as raise awareness both locally and publicly.
Does National Independent Lifeboat Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Independent Lifeboat Association. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to National Independent Lifeboat Association?
National Independent Lifeboat Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.nila.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to National Independent Lifeboat Association?
The register records National Independent Lifeboat Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are National Independent Lifeboat Association's trustees paid?
National Independent Lifeboat Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was National Independent Lifeboat Association registered as a charity?
National Independent Lifeboat Association was entered on the register on 21 February 2022.