Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team
The Charity recruits, trains, maintains & equips a team of volunteers who are able to search for and rescue any persons or animals in distress primarily in the Lakeland & Cumbrian fells. The Team also will assist the emergency services in swift water rescue incidents, bad winter weather and urban and rural searches for lost or vunerable persons.
Activities & Mission
The Charity recruits, trains, maintains & equips a team of volunteers who are able to search for and rescue any persons or animals in distress primarily in the Lakeland & Cumbrian fells. The Team also will assist the emergency services in swift water rescue incidents, bad winter weather and urban and rural searches for lost or vunerable persons.
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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £99,776 | £68,400 | 0 / 51 | |||
| 2024 | £165,897 | £101,392 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £245,183 | £82,639 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £106,315 | £54,617 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £110,506 | £63,381 | 0 / 60 |
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Frequently asked questions about Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team
What does Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team do?
The Charity recruits, trains, maintains & equips a team of volunteers who are able to search for and rescue any persons or animals in distress primarily in the Lakeland & Cumbrian fells. The Team also will assist the emergency services in swift water rescue incidents, bad winter weather and urban and rural searches for lost or vunerable persons.
How much income did Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team report in 2025?
Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team reported total income of £100k and reported expenditure of £68k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team registered as a charity?
Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2008 as charity number 1125680. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team?
Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team operate?
Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team a registered charity?
Yes — Kendal Mountain Search & Rescue Team is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125680.
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Busher Walk
Kendal
LA9 4RH
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