The Royal Humane Society

Recognising bravery and the saving of life for over 250 years.

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We are overwhelmed with gratitude for an extraordinary year celebrating our 250th Anniversary. Each moment was made possible by your support. Whether you attended an event, shared our stories, supported our mission, or simply cheered us on. Thank you.

Happy New Year! 🎉✨

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The Society held its latest Committee Meeting at Apothecaries' Hall. During the meeting, our Trustees considered a number of cases, each reflecting acts of remarkable courage.

Support the Society in honouring lifesaving bravery across the UK: https://t.co/qFXt9aivWd

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"The two women who had been chatting to the man did not know what to do to help him.”

The Society has given an award to Peter Jones, a beach cleaner for saving a man’s life.

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PC Tom Lister, DS Steve Peachman, PS John Pepper and a fourth officer, who cannot be named, have each been awarded Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Certificates after their desperate fight to save a man's life the Travelodge hotel.

https://t.co/V3KHDlF8Iz

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"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 Certificates of Commendation for working together to save a life.

https://t.co/wEk3aIehSa

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

Medical professionals at the scene noted that "nothing like that had ever been seen before".

https://t.co/KO60QmjcqS

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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.

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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.

https://t.co/TmOy5b2ENL

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Trustees and members 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.

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“We simply did what we hoped anyone would do in that situation”

Four local heroes from Bedford School & Bedford Modern School have been awarded by the Society.

https://t.co/u81CcPlzvb

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“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.

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Read here:
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"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://t.co/issYlFdQoD

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"You do just kick in and you do the right thing."

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

https://t.co/rwlPGXwl7s

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@RNLI Lifeguards Jacob Thompson and Finn Pardy have been presented with Royal Humane Society Awards in recognition of their exceptional lifesaving actions in July 2025, when they delivered vital casualty care and successfully saved a man’s life.

https://t.co/nkuA44TyBb

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PC Green said: “It’s an honour to receive this award but it is just as rewarding to know that my actions and those of my colleagues helped to preserve a life."

Read the full article here: https://t.co/8PEDbYmauF

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"The CPR here was a key factor in bringing the man back from the brink of death."

A bin lorry driver has been recognised by the Society for saving a man's life while out on his rounds.

https://t.co/Be1x7cLzu6

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Councillor Andy Brown:

"The actions of Stacey, James and Adele were nothing short of extraordinary. Their calmness, courage and determination in an incredibly difficult situation undoubtedly helped save a life." 

Read the full story of their bravery:
https://t.co/oGiw7TCzzT

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“It was a case of sliding doors, right place, right time. Myself and Sinéad’s Nursing skills played a big part that night in keeping the children safe until help arrived."

We are proud to award them both.

https://t.co/6PUXYu5fCY

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Huge congratulations to the Cambridgeshire Constabulary officers recognised with awards at a recent ceremony.

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https://t.co/KqmPGxqC67

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Great to see our awardee Lester Hales featured in the Northamptonshire Telegraph.

https://t.co/FnRpdZpTEJ

We are so proud of you too!

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"It's absolutely mind-blowing because you sometimes expect you're going to meet a superhero, and the person you meet is a person that you maybe pass on the tube on the way here."

Rob Gurney, shares his thoughts on this year's awardees: https://t.co/IYtsLuU41p