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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.

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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,740,410
Latest Expenditure
£6,341,356

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 33.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 68.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £506,365
Charitable Activities £141,469
Other Trading £6,022,642
Investments £69,334
Other Income £600

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,094,007
Raising Funds £4,247,349
Governance £63,819
Grants to Institutions £2,450
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,740,410
£6,341,356£2,094,007£2,599,434£2,554,36262 / 2000
2024
£6,183,390
£5,831,216£2,045,831£2,200,380£2,151,71879 / 8000
2023
£6,005,602
£5,818,976£2,215,039£1,848,206£1,848,20676 / 3000
2022
£5,417,841
£5,028,410£1,993,634£1,661,580£1,582,53969 / 9422
2021
£4,379,106
£4,160,396£1,462,883£1,272,149£1,186,84263 / 8800

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 2025?

The Royal Life Saving Society - U.k. reported total income of £6.74m and reported expenditure of £6.34m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 10 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 April 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1046060
Charity Number
1046060

Trustees

BRYAN FINLAY
Christopher Owen-Smith
Craig Kerr
Dr Benjamin Johns
Dr Josh Wardrop
Fay Tennet
Also governs 1 other charity
Joanne Frances Young
Also governs 1 other charity
Sharon Johal
Sheena Harper

Also Known As

  • Royal Life Saving Society - United Kingdom
  • Lifeguards
  • Lifesavers

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9 November 2026
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