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British Cave Rescue Council

Also known as: Bcrc

The Councils objects are to relieve suffering and distress amongst persons and animals endangered by accidents or natural hazards by co-ordinating and providing support for member underground search and rescue organisations and individuals representing the Council in the British Isles and abroad.

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Activities & Mission

The Councils objects are to relieve suffering and distress amongst persons and animals endangered by accidents or natural hazards by co-ordinating and providing support for member underground search and rescue organisations and individuals representing the Council in the British Isles and abroad.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,916
Latest Expenditure
£14,660

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.3%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,916
£14,6600 / 3
2024
£15,100
£14,6750 / 3
2023
£33,541
£25,1420 / 3
2022
£25,518
£9,8420 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Cave Rescue Council

What does British Cave Rescue Council do?

The Councils objects are to relieve suffering and distress amongst persons and animals endangered by accidents or natural hazards by co-ordinating and providing support for member underground search and rescue organisations and individuals representing the Council in the British Isles and abroad.

How much income did British Cave Rescue Council report in 2025?

British Cave Rescue Council reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Cave Rescue Council registered as a charity?

British Cave Rescue Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 2010 as charity number 1137252. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs British Cave Rescue Council?

British Cave Rescue Council is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Cave Rescue Council operate?

British Cave Rescue Council operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Cave Rescue Council a registered charity?

Yes — British Cave Rescue Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137252.

Details

Address
Old Forge House
Hampton Loade
BRIDGNORTH
Shropshire
WV15 6HD
Registration Date
4 August 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5009450
Charity Number
1137252

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER DAVID JONES
Dr Brendan Sloan
Dr Edward Alan Lockhart
Emma Jane Porter
Also governs 1 other charity
John Patrick Sheehy
John Volanthen
Mike Clayton
Also governs 1 other charity
MR BILL WHITEHOUSE
Also governs 1 other charity
Peter Dennis
Robert Tobias Hamnett
Tony Haigh

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bcrc

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14 May 2026
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