Who is RoSPA?
At The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), we are dedicated to saving lives and preventing serious injuries. For over a century, we have been the driving force behind safety, from pioneering seatbelt laws to founding initiatives like The Tufty Club, Cycling Proficiency, and IOSH.
Our vision is simple: an Accident-Free World
We’re a charity that leads the safety agenda, shapes government policy, raises industry standards, and drives behavioural change across all areas of life - work, road, home, and leisure. Working alongside our members, we are determined to make accidents preventable, creating a safer society for everyone.
This is a shocking and unacceptable toll!
Accidents can be sudden and traumatic. In other cases the ill health effects can be chronic and symptoms take years to emerge and cause untold pain and suffering, not only to those directly affected but to family, friends, colleagues, bystanders and communities. And we know that most accidents happen to the most vulnerable in our society, with young children and older people often bearing the brunt.
Our mission: Together with our members,
we create a safer society by convening leaders,
setting standards, sharing excellence and driving change.
What we do
Our key campaigns
Fall prevention
Falls are unexpected and shocking. Having a fall can happen to anyone, but they are most common and tend to be more serious for people in later life. And the impact is huge.
National accident prevention strategy
Ground-breaking research reveals that UK accident rates have risen sharply over the last decade. We urgently need government support to tackle this issue.
Further information
Annual review
Our Annual Review highlights our achievements, impact, and ongoing commitment to accident prevention worldwide.
Our people
We are honoured to have His Majesty The King as our Patron. Here, you can meet our President and the members of our board of trustees and executive team.
History
RoSPA, founded in 1916, promotes accident prevention. Find out more about our history.
Jobs at RoSPA
Join RoSPA and make a difference in safety. Explore our career opportunities and apply today.
Partnerships that deliver impact
We build lasting partnerships, helping organisations achieve excellence in health, safety, and wellbeing. Find out more today.
Press and Media
For media enquiries on safety and accident prevention, contact our expert team for insights and interviews.
RoSPA Scotland
RoSPA Scotland, based in Edinburgh, supports safety across Scotland in homes, workplaces, and on the roads.
Help and information
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