As St David’s Day approaches, the RNLI is paying tribute to supporters in Gwynedd who, like the patron saint of Wales, do the ‘little things in life’ to help keep the RNLI charity afloat.

In St David’s last sermon – according to tradition - he told his followers to ‘Do the little things’, like future crew members Lily and Noah Green from Pwllheli, whose father Andy serves on the crew.

They came up with an innovative way to raise funds for the station’s new boathouse.

With the Shannon class lifeboat due to arrive later this year, the community launched an appeal to raise £50,000 and the young entrepreneurs quickly began making loom bands which they regularly sell to boost the fundraising drive.

Jenny Page touched volunteers in Barmouth when she decided to collect for the station during her wedding in lieu of presents. When she visited Barmouth to return the collection box, the station’s treasurer was delighted to discover £450 had been collected.

The RNLI is so grateful to all those selflessly mark milestones by donating funds to help save lives at sea.

RNLI lifesaving manager Matt Crofts says: “As the RNLI is such a big organisation, people sometimes don’t see how their donation will make a difference. Our volunteer crew would not be able to continue saving lives if it were not for people making donations however big or small. Every penny really does count.

“The RNLI is at the heart of communities and some of these kind gestures really show the close affinity communities have with their lifeboat stations. This St David’s Day we’d like to thank everyone for doing the little things and urge them to continue doing so and help us weather the storm.

“We are exceptionally proud of all our volunteers across Wales who do a remarkable job in giving up their time whatever day of the year.

“It’s evident our supporters are doing their bit to show their gratitude to them. This St David’s Day we want to say ‘diolch’ and show how much every bit of support, big or small is appreciated by our lifesaving charity.”