Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society

08/12/2025

Keep you and your friends safe this festive season and plan a route home away from water.

Check out the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK campaign

Learn more about how to stay safe around water at: www.rlss.org.uk/dont-drink-and-drown

17/11/2025

📖 Our 'From the Archive' series delves into the stories of some of the brave past recipients of Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society awards.

November has marked some significant milestones for the Society, with the first-ever award of the Fire Medal in 1883, and a recommendation for a Gold Marine Medal from French royalty.

📰Read more stories from across the years on our website: bit.ly/4p38sNZ

13/11/2025

💓 World Kindness Day 💓

Today we celebrate the everyday heroes who act without hesitation when others are in danger. From brave marine rescues to moments of courage on land, in fires, or medical emergencies — kindness can truly save lives.

💙 If you know someone who’s stepped forward to help another in distress, we’d love to hear their story. The Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society has been honouring acts of courage and humanity for over 180 years — and your nomination could help us recognise the next unsung hero.

👉 Nominate someone today: bit.ly/4hShJGd

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country — at sea, on land, and in the air.

As we honour the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen, we reflect on the courage of those who risked their own lives to save others. The Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society was founded on that very principle — recognising acts of heroism and humanity in the face of danger.

At 11am, we join the nation in two minutes of silence.

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.”

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09/11/2025

On a day when the nation pays tribute to the brave men and women who fought so hard to protect our country, it's a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our armed forces community past and present.

08/11/2025

07/11/2025

Wirral Coastguard has issued a warning to people walking to and from Hilbre Island due to changes to sand on the beach.

05/11/2025

The next edition of the Society's newsletter is coming very soon. Make sure you're signed up to receive the latest news, updates and announcements straight to your inbox.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/47ozoSf

03/11/2025

Trustee Ian Mathison is in the spotlight in our latest 'Meet the Trustees' article. With a shipping career spanning more than 50 years, Ian’s expertise with all things nautical is a real asset to the Board.

Find out about Ian's role as a Trustee, and get to know some other members of our Board on our website:

Why did you become a Trustee? Whilst I have travelled extensively around the world, including circumnavigating it on at least three occasions, I was born in Liverpool. My nautical ambitions started at a very early age, even before I probably realised them. Like very many on Merseyside I had relative...

31/10/2025

At Wirral CFR, we're dedicated to providing immediate care in emergency situations, but we can't do it alone.

We rely on the support of our community to help us continue our life-saving work. Here are our 6 Fundamentals, the core principles that drive everything we do, and the 6 ways you can get involved:

AED Placement 🏥
Help us fund, place and maintain AEDs throughout our area.

CPR & AED Awareness ❤️
Host or attend one of our CPR & AED awareness sessions and spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues.

Sponsor Us 🏅
Become an individual or business sponsor and help fund vital equipment.

Volunteer with Us 🤝
Volunteer with us as an Support Volunteer and help raise awareness of what we do.

Fundraise for a Cause 💰
Donate, create your own fundraiser, or join one of ours to help raise vital funds.

Emergency Response 🚨
Become a Community First Responder and make a real impact by responding to emergencies in your area.

Ready to make a difference? Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or become part of the life-saving team, there's always a way you can help. Your support saves lives. 💚

Send us an email to [email protected] or DM us on our socials. 📩

31/10/2025

Liverpool is blessed to be a city filled with incredible people, and our Awards Committee have the honour of hearing the stories of the city's everyday heroes who go over and above to help others in need.

An astounding 20 awards were granted at our last committee meeting, including 11 individual letters of commendation and a group certificate.

Well done and thank you to all of those involved in these lifesaving events.