We are a market leader in workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. But we’re also a charity, powered by volunteers. They generously give their time to deliver our life-saving work in communities across England.
Everything we do is driven by our belief that everyone should receive the first aid they need in a health emergency from those around them. By sharing the power of first aid, our communities can become safer and more resilient to everyday emergencies.
Teach first aid
We empower people with the first aid skills, knowledge, and support they need to save lives. We do this through a range of online and in-person activities.
- Our dedicated volunteers deliver free first aid awareness sessions to schools and community groups.
- We offer free, online first aid advice, including downloadable posters and translated and accessible resources.
- We run public awareness campaigns such as Save a Life September, CPR Bra, and Hi Vis Stress Vest.
- We build meaningful partnerships with a range of companies and organisations to help reach even more people.
Youth programmes
Our youth programmes engage, inspire, and empower thousands of young people across England. Our core programmes include Badgers (ages 5-10) and Cadets (11-17). They learn essential first aid and important life skills while serving their community and having fun.
Our Young Responders (ages 11-25) programme is tailored to young people affected by street violence. They learn life-saving first aid and build their confidence in dealing with emergency situations.
We also have over 20 student-led, First Aid Societies at universities across the country. They are home to hundreds of students doing their part to learn and share first aid skills.
Event cover
Our event medical cover team provide fully trained and equipped personnel at more than 20,000 events every year. You can find us at major sporting fixtures such as Premier League matches to small community events and county fairs.
Ambulance operations
We are a leading not-for-profit provider of specialist ambulance services across England. We work closely with the NHS, local communities and other healthcare providers. This includes critical care for neonatal, paediatric and adult patients as well non-emergency transport.
Training courses
We deliver certified training courses to hundreds of thousands of companies, local authorities, schools and community groups every year.
Our courses cover:
We have over 200 specialist training venues across England. We also offer in-house and on-site training as well as a range of online and blended courses.
First aid supplies
From plasters to defibrillators, our wide range of first aid products are trusted by both professionals and the public alike. Every item is carefully selected to meet the highest standards of safety and reliability.
How we work
As a charity, we rely on donations and fundraising to make sure our volunteers are always ready and able to deliver our life-saving work. The money from our training courses and first aid supplies goes back into our charitable output.
