The Royal Life Saving Society
Also known as: R L S S
The Royal Life Saving Society is the Commonwealth's largest drowning prevention and water safety awareness organisation carrying out it's activities via education, lifesaving, lifeguard,first aid and resuscitation training.
Activities & Mission
The Royal Life Saving Society is the Commonwealth's largest drowning prevention and water safety awareness organisation carrying out it's activities via education, lifesaving, lifeguard,first aid and resuscitation training.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £68,389 | £62,799 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £64,844 | £75,694 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £73,341 | £54,512 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £52,232 | £40,973 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2020 | £87,094 | £32,537 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Life Saving Society
What does The Royal Life Saving Society do?
The Royal Life Saving Society is the Commonwealth's largest drowning prevention and water safety awareness organisation carrying out it's activities via education, lifesaving, lifeguard,first aid and resuscitation training.
How much income did The Royal Life Saving Society report in 2024?
The Royal Life Saving Society reported total income of £68k and reported expenditure of £63k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Royal Life Saving Society registered as a charity?
The Royal Life Saving Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1964 as charity number 306094. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Royal Life Saving Society?
The Royal Life Saving Society is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Stephen Beerman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Life Saving Society operate?
The Royal Life Saving Society operates across 31 areas, including Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados and 28 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Royal Life Saving Society a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Life Saving Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306094.
Details
Redhill House
227 London Road
WORCESTER
WR5 2JG
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- R L S S
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- 14 May 2026
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