The Royal Humane Society

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! 🎉✨

On Mother’s Day, we remember the extraordinary mothers who have risked their lives to save others. Women like Chelsea Evans: youtube.com/watch?v=eqBCI_… If you would like to celebrate or remember a mother please make a donation in their name here: bit.ly/RHSDONATE

Our Composer in Residence, Nigel Hess is currently featured in the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2026, and we’d love your support in helping recognise his incredible work including the score for the film Ladies in Lavender. Voting closes on 15 March: halloffame.classicfm.com/2026/

A life-or-death emergency led to a remarkable act of bravery when PCSO Dyson stepped in to help save a life. Read the full story here: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/25902495.… Stories like this remind us how courage and quick thinking can make a difference. @WestYorksPolice

Free Wills Month is here 🖊️ By remembering the Royal Humane Society in your will, you help ensure acts of bravery and compassion are honoured for generations. Any size gift supports our mission and leaves a lasting impact: Find our more here: royalhumanesociety.org.uk/support-the-so…

Two police officers have received awards after saving a bus driver’s life. PCs Tighe and Deakin found the driver collapsed at the wheel and showed courage and professionalism under immense pressure. Read the full story: doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/emergency…

Throwback to 1975, John Parsons - a Security Officer at the Old Bailey Central Criminal Court, saw a young woman collapse onto the railway tracks during a seizure. Watch and share this powerful story read by Cyrus Jackson. royalhumanesociety.org.uk/stories/man-ju…

After a collision between a motorcycle and a car, passers-by found the motorcyclist unconscious and without a heartbeat. All involved have now been awarded Resuscitation Certificates by the Society. Read here: harboroughmail.co.uk/news/people/to…

"This was a horrific incident but these three award winners did their very best to help the victims." In the face of danger, three men acted with determination to rescue paddleboarders who had fallen into a weir. Read here: westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/25817815.…

We're delighted to share that Jimi Alubunmi-Adewole who was posthumously recognised with a Silver Medal In Memoriam by the Society in 2021, has now been awarded the King’s Commendation for Bravery by our Patron, His Majesty King Charles III. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… @royalfamily

We are incredibly proud to recognise Matthew Johnston, whose quick thinking and bravery saved a woman’s life after she got into difficulty in the fast-flowing River Avon earlier this year. wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/25765037.…

The Society met to consider bravery nominations & learn more about frontline policing. Huge thanks to City of London police firearms officers Sam & Mark. This will be invaluable to the Society as we continue to assess and recognise acts of bravery. bit.ly/RhsWeb

A devastating gas explosion. Homes destroyed. And in the middle of it all - extraordinary bravery. Hear BBC Radio presenter Joe Sims in conversation with Andrew Chapman, Secretary of the Society, as they discuss the remarkable actions of residents who saved lives in #bristol.

Last year, Sean Le Scelleur suffered a heart attack while out cycling and collapsed. Thanks to the swift actions of three fellow cyclists, his life was saved and they were all recognised for their bravery by the Society. Watch @itvnews report here: itv.com/watch/news/tri…

What would you do walking home from the gym if you saw a house on fire with children inside? Not one, but five and their dog... Chelsea Evans did not walk on by. Listen to the story of our Stanhope Gold Medal 2025 winner: Listen to the story: youtube.com/watch?v=eqBCI_…

This year we made 1,445 awards, 21 Bronze Medals, 7 Silver Medals, the Police Medal & the Stanhope Gold Medal. We're so proud that the Gold Medal was awarded to Chelsea Evans, whose bravery saved 7 lives & a dog from a house fire. Happy New Year & thanks for your support.

“Journeying is a constant theme of the Christmas Story. The Holy Family made a journey to Bethlehem and arrived homeless without proper shelter. The Wise Men made a pilgrimage from the East to worship at the cradle of Christ; and the Shepherds journeyed from field to town in search of Jesus, the Saviour of the World. In each case, they journeyed with others; and relied on the companionship and kindness of others.” In this year’s Christmas Broadcast or ‘King’s Speech’, His Majesty reflects on the theme of the journey, in religious life and more broadly. You can now watch in full on: - The Royal Family Channel on YouTube. - @BBCNews, @ITV and @SkyUK in the UK. - If you live outside the UK, check your national broadcaster’s schedule.

🎂 Wishing Princess Alexandra a very Happy Birthday today!

Running a little late with your Christmas or holiday gifting? This season, why not give a gift that truly matters and spans generations. By making a donation on their behalf: bit.ly/RHSDONATE or the gift of Governorship: bit.ly/RHSGOV

Chelsea Feole Evans has been awarded the Stanhope Gold Medal 2025, the Society’s highest honour. Congratulations, Chelsea. Your courage reminds us of the good that still exists in our world. Full story: youtu.be/eqBCI_UYG58 📸 @GrahamBakerGBP

Exciting news! The Stanhope Gold Medal 2025 winner will be announced next week! This is awarded each year to an exceptional medal recipient nominated by humane societies around the world including Australasia, New Zealand, New South Wales, Canada, Liverpool, Sri Lanka & the UK.