The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k.
Also known as: Royal Life Saving Society - United Kingdom, Lifeguards, Lifesavers
Preventing loss of life through drowning & injury through near-drowning,Reducing the number of people drowning year on year,Lead provider of water safety & drowning prevention education, Lead industry body for awarding & training lifeguards,Recognised by Sport England as governing body for Lifesaving Sport in the UK,Club & volunteer network across UK & Republic of Ireland.
Activities & Mission
Preventing loss of life through drowning & injury through near-drowning,Reducing the number of people drowning year on year,Lead provider of water safety & drowning prevention education, Lead industry body for awarding & training lifeguards,Recognised by Sport England as governing body for Lifesaving Sport in the UK,Club & volunteer network across UK & Republic of Ireland.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 7% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £6,183,390 | £5,831,216 | £2,045,831 | £2,200,380 | £2,151,718 | 79 / 8000 |
| 2023 | £6,005,602 | £5,818,976 | £2,215,039 | £1,848,206 | £1,848,206 | 76 / 3000 |
| 2022 | £5,417,841 | £5,028,410 | £1,993,634 | £1,661,580 | £1,582,539 | 69 / 9422 |
| 2021 | £4,379,106 | £4,160,396 | £1,462,883 | £1,272,149 | £1,186,842 | 63 / 8800 |
| 2020 | £4,825,298 | £4,499,817 | £1,497,521 | £1,053,439 | £887,140 | 57 / 8000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k.
What does The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. do?
Preventing loss of life through drowning & injury through near-drowning,Reducing the number of people drowning year on year,Lead provider of water safety & drowning prevention education, Lead industry body for awarding & training lifeguards,Recognised by Sport England as governing body for Lifesaving Sport in the UK,Club & volunteer network across UK & Republic of Ireland.
How much income did The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. report in 2024?
The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. reported total income of £6.18m and reported expenditure of £5.83m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k.?
The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. has a program ratio of 33.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. registered as a charity?
The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 1995 as charity number 1046060. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k.?
The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. operate?
The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. a registered charity?
Yes — The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1046060.
Details
Red Hill House
227 London Road
WORCESTER
WR5 2JG
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Also Known As
- Royal Life Saving Society - United Kingdom
- Lifeguards
- Lifesavers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated