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Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue

Also known as: Mersar

We search for high risk vulnerable missing people

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Activities & Mission

We search for high risk vulnerable missing people

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£21,770
Latest Expenditure
£22,628

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.9%
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£21,770
£22,6280 / 15
2024
£20,552
£12,0380 / 17
2023
£21,403
£19,2440 / 22
2022
£10,303
£10,8550 / 16
2021
£12,943
£11,9970 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue

What does Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue do?

We search for high risk vulnerable missing people

How much income did Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue report in 2025?

Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue reported total income of £22k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue registered as a charity?

Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2016 as charity number 1166213. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue?

Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue operate?

Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue operates across 8 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Halton and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue a registered charity?

Yes — Merseyside Lowland Search And Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166213.

Details

Address
Emergency Service Training Centre L
2 East Street
BIRKENHEAD
CH41 1BY
Registration Date
24 March 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5071298
Charity Number
1166213

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Trustees

Alison Braithwaite
David Alcock
Eugene Chapman
Lesley Jane Ashcroft
Sheridan Green

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mersar

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