The RNLI at Teddington are crucially important to saving lives on the Thames.

The organisation is run on donations and is always on the lookout for your support.

That's why everyone at Teddington Lifeboat Station is incredibly grateful when people do donate.

So when Open Water Advice made a donation the lifeboat station were quick to show their thanks.

They said: "Thanks to â¦â¦@OpenWaterAdvice â© for the donation received today.

"As an independent charity we rely on generosity and kindness. 93% of our income comes from donations just like this.

"From the all volunteer crew at Teddington, we thank you."

They posted this thank you video HERE

Open Water Advice support a number of water safety campaigns and champion the RNLI.

In response to the video they said: "Never in a million years did I expect this.

"This short video of the volunteer crews at @rnli_teddington brought actual tears to my eyes.

"I'm proud to support the @RNLI. Thank you for your time, commitment & dedication."

You can find out more about Teddington RNLI HERE