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Bay Search And Rescue

Also known as: Bay Hovercraft Rescue, Bay Search Ancd Rescue Team, Bhr

To provide Search and Rescue Services in Morecambe Bay, Lake District and North Lancashire areas. To prevent loss of life both human and animal. To assist all emergency services when required with our specialist skills and equipment.

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Activities & Mission

To provide Search and Rescue Services in Morecambe Bay, Lake District and North Lancashire areas. To prevent loss of life both human and animal. To assist all emergency services when required with our specialist skills and equipment.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£413,483
Latest Expenditure
£366,989

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£413,483
£366,9890 / 70
2023
£359,267
£327,6530 / 71
2022
£297,384
£267,5370 / 20
2021
£244,893
£248,4950 / 20
2020
£204,520
£253,5670 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bay Search And Rescue

What does Bay Search And Rescue do?

To provide Search and Rescue Services in Morecambe Bay, Lake District and North Lancashire areas. To prevent loss of life both human and animal. To assist all emergency services when required with our specialist skills and equipment.

How much income did Bay Search And Rescue report in 2024?

Bay Search And Rescue reported total income of £413k and reported expenditure of £367k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bay Search And Rescue registered as a charity?

Bay Search And Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 2002 as charity number 1090880. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Bay Search And Rescue?

Bay Search And Rescue is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Steve Stebbings. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bay Search And Rescue operate?

Bay Search And Rescue operates across 2 areas: Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Bay Search And Rescue a registered charity?

Yes — Bay Search And Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090880.

Details

Address
Howe Lodge
Lyth
KENDAL
LA8 8DF
Registration Date
4 March 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3989277
Charity Number
1090880

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Trustees

Steve Stebbings Chair
David Thomas Spencer-Barnes
Gary John Parsons
John Stuart Angus Spencer-Barnes
Julie Anne Mason
Maurice Hodgson
Steven Mark Balderstone

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bay Hovercraft Rescue
  • Bay Search Ancd Rescue Team
  • Bay Search and Rescue
  • Bhr

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14 May 2026
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