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Lifeboat Charity Loses Vital Fuel Deal Abruptly
20 Mar
Summary
- Nith Inshore Rescue's free fuel agreement ended without notice.
- The change occurred after a takeover by a UK-wide operator.
- The charity warns this will impact its life-saving operations.
An independent lifeboat charity in southwest Scotland has expressed profound shock after a crucial free fuel agreement was withdrawn without warning. Nith Inshore Rescue (NIR), which serves the River Nith and Solway Firth, had relied on this support from St Michael's Services in Dumfries for over a decade.
The fuel deal was ended immediately after the filling station was acquired by Grove Retail Ltd, a UK-wide operator. NIR chairman Peter Bryden stated the decision would seriously impact their life-saving service, highlighting the essential nature of the fuel for their rescue boats and response vehicles.
Bryden noted the sponsorship was particularly important amid rising fuel costs and expressed pain over the abruptness of the decision after such a long-standing relationship. He urged the new owners to reconsider, emphasizing the charity's role in saving lives and recovering loved ones.
Grove Retail stated the decision followed an internal review and expressed gratitude for the past opportunity to support NIR, indicating a willingness to explore alternative ways to assist the group in the future.
