The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)

Charity T-Shirt Range

RLSS UK is excited to partner with Teemill to offer a sustainable clothing range, with all profits from the garments going back into the charity. Read more
Water Smart Schools

Developed by our experts at RLSS UK; the Water Smart Schools initiative provides a framework for schools to help them facilitate this essential knowledge and skills in their pupils to an excellence standard. Read more
Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea. Read more
Make a Splash 1891 Challenge

Get moving and feel physically and mentally healthy by swimming 1891m between 1 October - 31 December. Read more

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13,000+	RLSS UK Members, supporting our charitable objectives
200,000+	water safety awards and qualifications delivered every year
1,500,000+	children educated using our free educational resources in 2022

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Scottish Eastern Branch

As you know we said farewell to the Heritage Awards on the 31st December 2012 and have now embraced the new Survive & Save Programme which includes a Bronze, Silver and Gold Medallion. Read more
Local Hero Honoured

A youth member of Yeovil Life Saving Club (YLSC) has been commended for her quick thinking and prompt actions, which saved her mother’s life. Read more
Arctic Freeze

With snow and ice forecast across the UK throughout the week, The Royal Life Saving Society UK, warns motorists to be vigilant on the roads in the bad weather and for parents to teach their children not to walk on frozen lakes, ponds and rivers under any circumstances. Read more

Parents are urged to never leave a bathing baby unsupervised following an increase in child drownings

A concerning surge in child drownings has prompted RLSS UK to issue a stark reminder to parents and caregivers about the critical importance of never leaving a bathing baby unsupervised. Read more
Adam’s fundraising in Florence

Good Luck to RLSS UK fundraiser Adam de Putron, who is running his first ever marathon in Florence, Italy! Read more
Charity Director Lee Heard on RLSS UK’s new video, launched to showcase Lifesaving Sport

Check out our brand-new promotional Lifesaving Sport video, filmed with the 2023 England Team at the prestigious Loughborough University Swimming Pool. Read more