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Mountain Rescue England And Wales

Also known as: Achub Mynydd Cymru a Lloegr

Promotes the efficiency and effectiveness of mountain rescue charities:- Ensuring high standards of training and equipment - Provide training, for searching for and rescuing people in difficulties in mountainous or inhospitable environments- Co-ordinate the work of its members engaged in larger-scale search and rescue operations- Ensure effective links with other rescue services

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Activities & Mission

Promotes the efficiency and effectiveness of mountain rescue charities:- Ensuring high standards of training and equipment - Provide training, for searching for and rescuing people in difficulties in mountainous or inhospitable environments- Co-ordinate the work of its members engaged in larger-scale search and rescue operations- Ensure effective links with other rescue services

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,300,067
Latest Expenditure
£922,597

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,132,945
Charitable Activities £112,170
Other Trading £22,275
Investments £32,677
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £890,568
Raising Funds £32,029
Governance £30,411
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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2021 — Mountain Rescue England and Wales (organisation 222596)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,300,067
£922,597£890,568£2,183,205£2,058,5670 / 30
2024
£1,248,439
£1,344,372£1,276,431£1,805,870£1,608,4330 / 40
2023
£912,103
£1,078,491£1,034,246£1,901,803£1,570,8010 / 40
2022
£1,484,507
£813,997£805,583£2,068,191£1,441,6860 / 20
2021
£446,732
£600,5290 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mountain Rescue England And Wales

What does Mountain Rescue England And Wales do?

Promotes the efficiency and effectiveness of mountain rescue charities:- Ensuring high standards of training and equipment - Provide training, for searching for and rescuing people in difficulties in mountainous or inhospitable environments- Co-ordinate the work of its members engaged in larger-scale search and rescue operations- Ensure effective links with other rescue services

How much income did Mountain Rescue England And Wales report in 2025?

Mountain Rescue England And Wales reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £923k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Mountain Rescue England And Wales registered as a charity?

Mountain Rescue England And Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 2018 as charity number 1178090. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Mountain Rescue England And Wales?

Mountain Rescue England And Wales is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mountain Rescue England And Wales operate?

Mountain Rescue England And Wales operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Mountain Rescue England And Wales a registered charity?

Yes — Mountain Rescue England And Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178090.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 April 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5115283
Charity Number
1178090

Trustees

Alexander Siviter-Platts
Clive Wright
Dave Otter
James Lamb
Maddy Desforges OBE
MARK SILMON
Martin Banks
Matthew Dooley
Also governs 1 other charity
Roger Paul Hartley

Also Known As

  • Achub Mynydd Cymru a Lloegr

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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