Cave Rescue Organisation

To engage and improve in underground, fell & mountain search & rescue and in animal rescue; to support safety procedures in associated activities and to assist police, ambulance and fire authorities in these and similar activities.

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Activities & Mission

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

Cumbria Lancashire North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£24,723

Latest Expenditure

£1,430

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 5.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 5.8%

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£24,723	£1,430	0 / 70
2024	£53,533	£25,949	0 / 80
2023	£153,627	£64,020	0 / 70
2022	£84,168	£122,364	0 / 75
2021	£195,366	£46,728	0 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cave Rescue Organisation

What does Cave Rescue Organisation do?

How much income did Cave Rescue Organisation report in 2025?

Cave Rescue Organisation reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £1k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cave Rescue Organisation registered as a charity?

Cave Rescue Organisation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1965 as charity number 241091. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Cave Rescue Organisation?

Cave Rescue Organisation is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin John Colledge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cave Rescue Organisation operate?

Cave Rescue Organisation operates across 3 areas: Cumbria, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Is Cave Rescue Organisation a registered charity?

Yes — Cave Rescue Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 241091.