AIBU to think that people donating to the RNLI to save people from drowning shouldn’t object to 2% of that money going to save children in poor countries from drowning?

So if there is a shortfall for various reasons then I want to say that the overpaid management are doing a poor job.
The volunteers are true heroes.

I am glad that children and people are being taught to swim in Bangladesh.
I would put the spotlight on the top brass and ask them to take a paycut for a couple of years and to bring in a policy of asking for donations from people who are rescued because of their own lack of basic sense.
It doesn't have to be a lot but when you live by the sea you learn that these days people behave so recklessly, as if they have never thought about anything at all eg don't walk under cliffs that are crumbling. because you can actually die that way!
I have no criticism of the work done in the water, just those taking money and not delivering a job well done like the CEO.

Maybe a top heavy management is why some of them are being made redundant.

May I suggest that, if anyone is visiting Poole, they pay a visit to the RNLI headquarters. you can get ,a great meal, at a very reasonable cost. They even have a hotel, with reasonable prices and you will be well looked after. The view over the Holes Bay, from the restaurant area, is fantastic. The old lifeboat station, on the quay, is open to visitors and well worth a visit. You can take the grandchildren crabbing, as well. Poole has lots of RNLI stuff to keep you interested. Worth visiting Poole, just for the RNLI. I am biased as this is my home town.

If you are in doubt about donating to the RNLI, Chatham Historic Dockyard is where the history of the RNLI is laid bare. It should not be relying on charity!