Present Activity
The society is now a registered charity whose motto is lateat scintillula forsan, " a small spark may perhaps lie hid." Since its foundation the Royal Humane Society has made more than 85,000 awards. Financial rewards are no longer given, nor does the society give advice on how to save life, however, the awards granted include bronze, silver and gold medals and Testimonials on Vellum or Parchment. The Society may also give recognition those who have contributed to the saving or attempted saving of life, though they may not have put their own life at risk. In these instances, a Certificate of Commendation may be granted. In addition, Resuscitation Certificates may be granted to those who, though not professionally trained to do so, carry out a successful resuscitation.
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