RLSS UK has a proud history of helping to reduce the number of lives lost to drowning. Our mission is to be the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK and Ireland. Sharing our expertise and knowledge with as many people as possible, giving everyone the potential to save lives and enjoy water safely.
Here, at the RLSS UK, we have an impressive heritage. We have built up years of experience and are honoured to boast a strong force of loyal members and volunteers who work with us to promote water safety and educate in life-saving skills. Our roots were established back in 1891 as the Life Saving Society, and, in the early 1900s, with support from the Royal Family, we were granted permission to adopt the ‘Royal’ to our title – a badge that we are still immensely proud of today.
We have used our extensive, world-leading knowledge of water safety and training to develop a comprehensive range of award-winning vocational qualifications, awards, educational programmes, and campaigns that aim to prevent drowning and stop unnecessary loss of life. Our portfolio includes the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) - the premier lifeguard training programme.
Our achievements speak for themselves:
Our 2025 Impact Report
View our Strategic Framework 2025-2030
RLSS UK's Strategic Framework 2025-2030 was launched at Westminster in June 2025. The document can be flipped through using the PDF viewer below. If you have any questions about the RLSS UK Strategic Framework 2025-2030, email [email protected].
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