RLSS UK Membership is Evolving

You will be able to become a new member of the society on Tuesday 25 February 2020 when we have transitioned into our new system

As a member of RLSS UK, your commitment and support enable our crucial role in establishing the safe activities and environments that promote the benefits and pleasure, both physical and mental, of swimming and water-related activities.

Ultimately, your amazing support plays a vital part in our work towards keeping the UK and Ireland free from drowning and ensuring everyone is encouraged to enjoy the water, safely.

In 2019 we:

  • Pledged £95,000 to support local lifesaving work
  • Trained 65,000 children as Rookie Lifeguards
  • Educated more than 60,000 school children
  • Reached more than 2 million people through our lifesaving campaigns such as Don’t Drink and Drown
  • Engaged over 740,000 people in our activities during Drowning Prevention Week, through associated leisure centres

In 2020 our great work continues and through your continued support, we also aim to:

  • Pledge money to provide essential lifesaving training to those most at need or are unable to access it
  • Pledge money for a much-needed lifeguard bursary scheme, providing those most at need with the opportunity of employment
  • Pledge £20,000 as a special project fund, supporting additional and exceptional activity through our branches
  • Expand our Save a Life Series, providing valuable lifesaving skills to more communities across the UK and Ireland
  • Pledge to grow the number of school children educated with essential water safety knowledge, as part of our goal to immunise our future generations against drowning

Each category includes amazing benefits and offers, coupled with a communications approach that is tailored to connect you with your peers and provide essential information, through relevant and engaging material. 

Need help deciding which category is your perfect fit?

Take a look at our decision map.

Our Membership Categories

Lifesaving Academy 0-15 years - Skills for Life

The Academy and its associated packages are split by age. A journey through the Academy enriches and develops a safe relationship with the water and provides the springboard to develop skills for life. This package is available to children and young people of all ages, including those that hold and teach qualifications, awards or compete as an athlete. Read more

Lifesaving Academy 16 years+

For those involved in community and voluntary activity or awards or compete as an athlete. This category provides you with benefits to support your activity and the assurance that you are protected. Read more

Licence to Operate - Shape your career (Formerly TA membership)

For Trainer Assessors and those who support the vocational, high-quality training of individuals keeping our pools and waterways safe, across the UK and Ireland. This category supports the delivery of our qualifications that underpin the chance to mould an occupation, with exciting CPD, networking and development opportunities. Read more

Lifeguard Membership

For qualified pool, beach and open water lifeguards who want to develop professionally and connect via our engaging digital content. This package includes sector-specific support in the role of the lifeguard as well as a branded t-shirt, to welcome you to the community. Read more

Lifesaver Membership - Financially supporting our lifesaving work

For those who aren’t practically engaged in our activities but who care about saving lives and who avidly enjoy the water. Your contribution as a Lifesaver helps us support communities with our essential work. We’ll give you the tools to shout about your contribution to the Charity. Read more