NCI Portland Bill

The station is situated 50 metres above sea level on the cliff edge, half a mile north of the tip of Portland Bill.

After a large fundraising campaign, started by the station manager Geoff Peters, it was rebuilt in 2004, and the watch room was extended to almost twice its original size.

The recommencing of operations within the newly rebuilt station, on 27 July 2004, was marked with a service of blessing conducted by the Reverend Anita Thorne, which was attended by 100 guests.

[8] Overall, the team donate 9,417 work-hours to the community each year, which excludes time 'on call', as well as administration work and training.

[6] The station is officially part of the Dorset Search and Rescue, also working with HM Coastguards, the Search and Rescue Helicopter, the RNLI, UK Border Agencies, Immigration, Drug Alliance, Dorset Police, and the Marine Police.

That same year in August the Princess Royal returned, together with Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, to present the prestigious award.

[10][11] Following their appearance, both the Princess and Vice Admiral wrote letters to the station, and officially joined the team at Portland Bill by becoming Honorary Watchkeepers.