# GAFIRS

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1159681
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [01876307](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01876307)
- **Registered:** Dec. 18, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1159681


## Contact

- **Address:** GAFIRS, Lifeboat Lane, Alverstoke, GOSPORT, Hampshire
- **Postcode:** PO12 2TR
- **Phone:** 023 9258 4017
- **Email:** secretary@gafirs.org.uk
- **Website:** http://gafirs.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY (&#x27;THE OBJECTS&#x27;) ARE:1 THE SAVING OF LIVES PRIMARILY OFF THE COAST OF GOSPORT AND FAREHAM IN THE COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE (THE AREA OF BENEFIT) BY RECRUITING MEMBERS AND TRAINING THEM IN LIFE SAVING FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT; AND2 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN ALL ASPECTS OF WATER SAFETY.

**Activities:** Provision of lifeboat and other inshore rescue capabilities on the Solent and in Portsmouth Harbour, training for Junior members, 14 to 18 years in life-saving skills and water safety presentations to local schools, youth  and community groups.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Hampshire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Barber |  | May 16, 2025 |
| Darren Taylor |  | May 16, 2025 |
| Joanne Frances Young |  | March 13, 2020 |
| Kelly Louise O&#x27;Neill |  | April 21, 2023 |
| Lenie Helena Martina Johanna Stephens-Voorhorst |  | Dec. 10, 2025 |
| Marianne Clapton |  | May 16, 2025 |
| Owen James Sargant Mr |  | April 21, 2023 |
| Robert Frederick White |  | Dec. 10, 2025 |




