The Lifesaving Foundation

Founded in 2003, The Lifesaving Foundation is a charity based in Waterford City, Ireland working on education, health, international development.

The Lifesaving Foundation is a registered Irish charity and company limited by guarantee based in Waterford City. It works to prevent drowning by funding and conducting drowning research, sharing evidence-based water safety information, and supporting lifesaving training and equipment for lifesavers in developing countries. Its work includes the Ireland Medal, an annual award recognising exceptional contributions to saving lives from drowning, and an annual drowning prevention research conference. The Foundation was incorporated in 2003 as a split from the Royal Life Saving Society Ireland Branch's overseas aid project. It is run by volunteers.