The protection of life and property by the provision and maintenance of a rescue service with, in particular, specialist skills in marine and cliff rescue; to assist government departments and county and local authorities in their provision of emergency services.; to advance public education in marine and cliff rescue in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing by the provision of training courses, in furtherance thereof but not otherwise, to raise funds invite contributions from any person or persons whomsoever by way of subscription, donation. or otherwise.