Our Charity of the Year for 2026 was RNLI. As the charity that saves lives at sea, the RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crews, beach lifeguards, water safety advisers and international teams work tirelessly every day to rescue those in danger and help keep people safe in and around the water through lifesaving rescue, education and prevention.
Visitors had the opportunity to make an optional donation to support the RNLI’s lifesaving work when booking their Southampton international Boat Show tickets, helping ensure they can continue to be there whenever they’re needed most.
