Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation
Provide the police with an underground search and rescue service: DCRO is the closest organisation for the following police force areas - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire (part), Derbyshire, Greater Manchester (part), Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire (part) and Warwickshire.
Activities & Mission
Provide the police with an underground search and rescue service: DCRO is the closest organisation for the following police force areas - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire (part), Derbyshire, Greater Manchester (part), Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire (part) and Warwickshire.
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.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £14,416 | £5,841 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £14,465 | £11,977 | 0 / 104 | |||
| 2022 | £15,817 | £11,361 | 0 / 116 | |||
| 2021 | £14,534 | £12,630 | 0 / 95 | |||
| 2020 | £16,923 | £17,942 | 0 / 99 |
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Frequently asked questions about Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation
What does Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation do?
Provide the police with an underground search and rescue service: DCRO is the closest organisation for the following police force areas - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire (part), Derbyshire, Greater Manchester (part), Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire (part) and Warwickshire.
How much income did Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation report in 2024?
Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation registered as a charity?
Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 February 1993 as charity number 1017362. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation?
Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Allan Berry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation operate?
Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation operates across 9 areas, including Barnsley, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation a registered charity?
Yes — Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1017362.
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