Learn more about the RNLI & GJW Direct Association plus upcoming Lifejacket Clinics

The collaboration between GJW Direct and RNLI aims to help raise awareness about the importance of staying safe at sea across a wider audience. The most significant aspect of our association has involved GJW Direct supporting the RNLI through employee and customer fundraising, as well as sharing consistent safety information to help the RNLI reach their target of halving preventable coastal drowning by 2024.

GJW Direct are an official supporter of the RNLI’s Lifejacket Clinics, which are run across the country at sailing clubs, youth groups and marina events. At these clinics, Community Safety Volunteers provide safety advice on a range of topics and also carry out a lifejacket inspection, with additional support to teach people how to carry out lifejacket checks themselves.
 
With research showing that as many as 30% of lifejackets brought in for inspection would not have worked in an emergency, these clinics can help save someone's life. Every automatic lifejacket firing mechanism has an expiry date, and many functional aspects can fail when not properly maintained. To ensure that your lifejacket is in the very best condition, we recommend attending a lifejacket clinic near you for complete peace of mind.

The dates for Lifejacket Clinics can be found below:

• RNYC Blyth (North and East)
• Royal Quays Marina, North Shields (North and East)
• Point Business Park, Glasgow (Scotland)
• Clashwannon Bar Drummore, Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland)
• Portavadie Marina, Argyll and Bute (Scotland)

In aid of this, customers of GJW Direct are given the opportunity to donate £2 when buying their insurance online. 
 
James Kitt, Corporate Partnerships Manager for the RNLI, said of the partnership:

“The RNLI partnership with GJW Direct allows us to demonstrate a consistent message about sea safety across all channels. The support of a brand like GJW Direct brings  credence to our message, whilst allowing us to reach a wider and more targeted audience with bespoke messaging to really make a connection and encourage positive behavioural changes.”

Jeremy Entwistle, Sales & Claim Examiner at GJW Direct, commented:

“GJW Direct are proud to be working alongside the RNLI and privileged to support them in delivering their
essential safety messaging. We rely on the RNLI volunteers to impart their knowledge and experience to our customers, and we want to continue to develop a culture of safety through supporting the Lifejacket Clinics and implementing tools like MyBoat to promote proper equipment maintenance and safer behaviour whilst out at sea.”

As part of the partnership, GJW are also recognising the contribution of RNLI staff and volunteers by offering a 10% discount off their insurance premiums. To take advantage of this exclusive offer, staff and volunteers should visit the RNLI intranet and use the code provided when getting an insurance quote.