Royal Humane Society

05/10/2026

"In the depths of winter, as the three rowers were arriving at training, they heard a voice shouting, “Help me, I can’t swim,” from the far side of the river."

Sharon Mower, George Foot, and Jo Stringer have been awarded Royal Humane Society Certificates of Commendation for working together to save a life.
Read the full article here: https://www.britishrowing.org/2026/09/three-maidenhead-rowing-club-rowers-presented-with-royal-humane-society-awards/

It's exactly the kind of actions the Royal Humane Society has recognised since 1774. The Society is the oldest and foremost national body for honouring bravery, following awards made by the Royal Family. Please support our work here: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

Three members of Maidenhead Rowing Club have been presented with Royal Humane Society Awards...

30/09/2026

The Society is pleased to have awarded a commendation to PC Farrow and resuscitation certificates to PC Penfold and PC Savage for their response to an incident in Kent.

A patient started breathing again after a decision had already been made that he was dead, according to first responders. Medical professionals at the scene noted that "nothing like that had ever been seen before", according to police.

Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm9w4n0wvg7vo

It's exactly the kind of actions the Royal Humane Society has championed since 1774. The Society is the oldest and foremost national body for honouring bravery, second only to awards made by the Crown. Please support our work here: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

Kent Police says paramedics "realised the man had started breathing" when completing final checks.

25/09/2026

A Royal Marines Reservist has been recognised with a Royal Humane Society award for his role in saving the lives of three climbers on Britain's highest mountain.

C/Sgt Mackenzie played a critical part in the rescue on Ben Nevis, and while he's the one receiving the award, he's quick to point to the training and teamwork behind it:

"It is a privilege to receive this award, and I am sincerely grateful to the Royal Humane Society for the recognition. That said, I believe all Royal / Dutch Marines would have acted exactly as we did. The focus should remain on the successful rescue and the collective effort involved. We were simply applying the training, values, and mindset that are instilled in all of us throughout our service."

It's exactly the kind of selfless, courageous action the Royal Humane Society has championed since 1774. The Society is the oldest and foremost national body for honouring bravery, second only to awards made by the Crown. Please support our work here: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

Read the full story here: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/september/22/20260922-rmr-award

Royal Marines

21/09/2026

Rachel Green was driving to the gym when she spotted two dogs and a man lying face-down on the pavement.

She stopped and her quick thinking and CPR helped save his life. The Royal Humane Society has recognised her brave actions.

Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqwyzkz4l5pdo

The Society is the oldest and foremost national body for honouring bravery, second only to awards made by the Crown. Please support our work here: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

Rachel Green, from Llandough, has been nationally honoured after saving a man’s life on the street through quick and calm action.

17/09/2026

Trustees and members from the Royal Humane Society attended an event to celebrate the restoration of St Bride's Church.

A place of faith for over 1,500 years, St Bride's has been part of our history and we like to think of this beautiful Wren church as the Society's parish church.

Rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London, its famous "wedding cake" spire is said to have inspired the tiered wedding cake as we know it today.

St Bride's is also known as the spiritual home of all who work in news and media, thanks to its centuries-old ties to Fleet Street's journalists, printers and publishers. Inside sits the Journalists' Altar, dedicated to those in the profession, including many who have lost their lives in pursuit of the truth.

The church has long been woven into the fabric of City life much like the Royal Humane Society itself, founded not far from here and still rooted in this same small patch of London more than two centuries later.

Many thanks to the staff at St Bride's for such a warm welcome and for looking after us so well on the evening.

10/09/2026

“We simply did what we hoped anyone would do in that situation, staying calm, working together and making sure she wasn’t left alone until the emergency services arrived.”

Four local heroes from Bedford School and Bedford Modern School have been awarded national Certificates of Commendation from the Royal Humane Society following a quick-thinking riverbank rescue.

Read the full story here: https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/four-bedford-rowing-coaches-receive-national-commendations-for-preventing-embankment-tragedy/

For more than 250 years, the Royal Humane Society has recognised extraordinary acts of courage in the saving of human life. Other than awards made by the Crown, the Society is the oldest and premier national body for honouring bravery. Support our work and help ensure they continue to receive the recognition they deserve: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

Four Bedford school rowing coaches have received Royal Humane Society awards for saving a woman in distress on the River Great Ouse...

04/09/2026

"If I can stop that happening to another family, then it’s all been worth it.”

Melanie Stinton, a Midwife from Droitwich has been awarded by the Society for helping to save the life of a hockey player when he collapsed.

Melanie Stinton, who works for the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, was watching her son play football at Droitwich Spa FC when the incident happened. Read the full story here: https://droitwichstandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-midwife-mel-given-royal-humane-society-award-for-saving-hockey-players-life/

For more than 250 years, the Royal Humane Society has recognised extraordinary acts of courage in the saving of human life. Other than awards made by the Crown, the Society is the oldest and premier national body for honouring bravery. Support our work and help ensure they continue to receive the recognition they deserve: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

A MIDWIFE who helped save the life of a hockey player when he collapsed in Droitwich has been given a prestigious award.

03/09/2026

“If I can stop that happening to another family, then it’s all been worth it.”

Melanie Stinton, a Midwife from Droitwich has been recognised by the Society for helping to save the life of a hockey player when he collapsed.

Melanie Stinton, who works for the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, was watching her son play football at Droitwich Spa Football Club when the incident happened.

Read the full story here: https://droitwichstandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-midwife-mel-given-royal-humane-society-award-for-saving-hockey-players-life/

For more than 250 years, the Royal Humane Society has recognised extraordinary acts of courage in the saving of human life. Other than awards made by the Crown, the Society is the oldest and premier national body for honouring bravery. Support our work and help ensure they continue to receive the recognition they deserve: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

A MIDWIFE who helped save the life of a hockey player when he collapsed in Droitwich has been given a prestigious award.

01/09/2026

"It is truly an honour to receive this commendation from the Royal Humane Society.”

Liam Howard has been recognised for his life-saving efforts where he intervened to assist a distressed man attempting to take his own life.

Read the full story here: https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/liverpool-north-west-north-wales/news/liam-howard-receives-royal-humane-society-commendation

For more than 250 years, the Royal Humane Society has recognised extraordinary acts of courage in the saving of human life. Other than awards made by the Crown, the Society is the oldest and premier national body for honouring bravery. Support our work and help ensure they continue to receive the recognition they deserve: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

Liam Howard, a courageous figure from Southport, has been recognised by the...

27/08/2026

"You do just kick in and you do the right thing," Shaun Lyle added.

A police officer and his family have been recognised by the Society after saving a man from drowning in the sea.

West Mercia PC Shaun Lyle and his daughters Macey, 19, and Poppy, 16, from Telford, Shropshire, were swimming near Treyarnon Bay in Cornwall last August when they saw a man in his 70s in distress.

Read the full article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly8rnnx2v2o

For more than 250 years, the Royal Humane Society has recognised extraordinary acts of courage in the saving of human life. Other than awards made by the Crown, the Society is the oldest and premier national body for honouring bravery. Support our work and help ensure they continue to receive the recognition they deserve: https://royalhumanesociety.org.uk/donate

The trio are praised for coming to the rescue of the man while they were on holiday in Cornwall.