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The Road Safety Trust convenes sector experts at Road Safety Strategy Summit
Leaders from across the UK road safety community united yesterday for a Road Safety Strategy Summit, convened and led by The Road Safety Trust and PACTS (the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety).
CEO provides keynote insight at ‘future’ road safety event
Chief executive Ruth Purdie OBE was keynote speaker at an event designed to explore future road safety challenges and near-term research and pilot opportunities
Help us improve how we engage with you
In 2024, many of you took part in our stakeholder research, which informed significant changes to how we communicate, share knowledge and articulate our impact. We are now conducting a shorter follow-up survey…
Grant funding totalling £750k to be made available for innovative road safety projects
The Road Safety Trust has released details of its forthcoming Large Grants round, with funding of up to £200,000 for innovative and high impact road safety projects.
Groundbreaking research aims to spearhead efforts to improve young rider safety
The most comprehensive research project into young motorcyclists to date, commissioned to understand the attitudes, behaviours, needs and preferred methods of communication of young riders, has been launched by the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF).
Evaluation report highlights potential of pre-driver education
A research project funded by The Road Safety Trust has been found to support scalable, curriculum-embedded delivery in schools and colleges according to a new RAC Foundation report.
Trust provides funding to support compassionate return of loved ones’ belongings to bereaved families
The Road Safety Trust has provided new funding to road safety charity Brake for an initiative which will ensure the compassionate return of loved ones’ possessions following fatal road traffic collisions.
The Road Safety Trust responds to Government’s Road Safety Strategy
The Road Safety Trust welcomes the publication of the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy as its publication marks an important milestone for everyone working to reduce deaths and serious injuries on UK roads
Shaping the future of post-collision response
Research funded by The Road Safety Trust is helping to answer some of the most pressing questions in post-collision care, recently identified by a coalition of experts who came together to host the UK’s first Road-Injury Priority Setting Partnership.
Double delight for Trust as funded projects are recognised at prestigious awards ceremony
Two of the projects funded by The Road Safety Trust have been recognised in the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards.
Paul Steinberg appointed Deputy Chief Executive
The Road Safety Trust has appointed Paul Steinberg as its new Deputy Chief Executive.
Amendment to HGV safety standard is improving safety for vulnerable road users
More than a year on from its implementation, an amendment to HGV safety standards secured thanks to funding from The Road Safety Trust, is helping to improve safety for vulnerable road users.
The Road Safety Trust Announces Appointment of Four New Trustees
The Road Safety Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Trustees.
Trust renews call for action on vehicle safety as part of Road Safety Week
At the start of Road Safety Week, The Road Safety Trust is renewing its call for the Government to mandate a number of important safety features on all new vehicles.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
This Sunday, 16 November 2025, The Road Safety Trust will observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
New research project highlights the potential of telematics to help support older drivers
A new research project, Fit2Drive, has confirmed the potential of telematics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide a fairer, more objective way to support the driving fitness of older adults, specifically those aged 60+ and those with conditions like Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Former CEO Sonya Hurt posthumously given ‘Outstanding Contribution’ road safety award
Our former chief executive, Sonya Hurt, posthumously received an Outstanding Contribution Award during the Road Safety GB Annual Awards at National Road Safety Conference last week (4 November).
Spotlight is shone on Trust-funded projects at National Road Safety Conference
Hundreds of delegates heard about the excellent and varied work of several Road Safety Trust grantees at the National Road Safety Conference this week.
We celebrate our Board of Trustees during Trustees Week
This week (3-7 November) is Trustees Week, and at The Road Safety Trust we’d like to take the opportunity to thank our Board of Trustees for their continued support and commitment.
EXIT project helping RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives
The benefits of research funded by The Road Safety Trust, which has revolutionised the approach emergency services take when responding to motor vehicle collisions, is improving outcomes for casualties well beyond the road safety sphere.