I woner if your readers know that their jewellery and collectables can help the Royal National Lifeboat Institution save lives at sea. Since 1986 our Jewellery Appeal has raised nearly £400,000 for lifeboat funds which would buy five high-speed Atlantic 75 rigid inflatable inshore lifeboats.

I would be delighted to receive any high quality items of jewellery, such as rings of all kinds, brooches, bracelets, chains and watches that you no longer require. Gold and silver articles would be very much appreciated, as would war medals and memorabilia, decorations and badges.

The RNLI is supported entirely by voluntary contributions and legacies, receiving no financial assistance whatsoever from Government. This year it will cost £88million to run the lifeboat service, which is a staggering £240,000 per day.

Over 19,900 lives have been saved by the RNLI since the beginning of the Jewellery Appeal. Please help me to turn your jewellery into lifeboats so that our brave crews can continue to carry out their vital work.

ROY NORGROVE

Jewellery Appeal Organiser