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International Maritime Rescue Federation

Also known as: The International Lifeboat Federation

To improve maritime search and rescue (SAR) capability worldwide by:- Providing & facilitating training; - Promoting technical co-operation, exchange of information, advice & consultancy;- Encouraging & promoting the formation & development of maritime SAR services; and- Promoting public education and raising awareness of maritime SAR & water safety issues.

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Activities & Mission

To improve maritime search and rescue (SAR) capability worldwide by:- Providing & facilitating training; - Promoting technical co-operation, exchange of information, advice & consultancy;- Encouraging & promoting the formation & development of maritime SAR services; and- Promoting public education and raising awareness of maritime SAR & water safety issues.

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

Latest Income
£387,719
Latest Expenditure
£309,035

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £498,930
Charitable Activities £7,097
Other Trading £0
Investments £24
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £306,382
Raising Funds £3,421
Governance £3,700
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£387,719
£309,0350 / 0
2023
£388,820
£405,6970 / 0
2022
£506,051
£309,803£306,382£370,979£225,3593 / 0
2021
£254,878
£244,7440 / 0
2020
£352,560
£337,6060 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Maritime Rescue Federation

What does International Maritime Rescue Federation do?

To improve maritime search and rescue (SAR) capability worldwide by:- Providing & facilitating training; - Promoting technical co-operation, exchange of information, advice & consultancy;- Encouraging & promoting the formation & development of maritime SAR services; and- Promoting public education and raising awareness of maritime SAR & water safety issues.

How much income did International Maritime Rescue Federation report in 2024?

International Maritime Rescue Federation reported total income of £388k and reported expenditure of £309k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is International Maritime Rescue Federation?

International Maritime Rescue Federation has a program ratio of 60.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was International Maritime Rescue Federation registered as a charity?

International Maritime Rescue Federation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 2003 as charity number 1100883. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs International Maritime Rescue Federation?

International Maritime Rescue Federation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jacob Tas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Maritime Rescue Federation operate?

International Maritime Rescue Federation operates across 54 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh and 51 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is International Maritime Rescue Federation a registered charity?

Yes — International Maritime Rescue Federation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100883.

Details

Address
I M R F
PO Box 80585
London
SW19 9RT
Registration Date
25 November 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003056
Charity Number
1100883

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Trustees

Jacob Tas Chair
Alex Barrell
Anna Classon
Eva Cecilia Sjoestedt
Jori Kirstian Nordstrom
Mohammed Drissi
Nicolaus Robert Stadeler
Rongjun Zhang
Vermon Clayton Evans

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Saving of lives

Also Known As

  • The International Lifeboat Federation

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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