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
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
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 128). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,248,439 | £1,344,372 | £1,276,431 | £1,805,870 | £1,608,433 | 0 / 40 |
| 2023 | £912,103 | £1,078,491 | £1,034,246 | £1,901,803 | £1,570,801 | 0 / 40 |
| 2022 | £1,484,507 | £813,997 | £805,583 | £2,068,191 | £1,441,686 | 0 / 20 |
| 2021 | £446,732 | £600,529 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2020 | £2,074,552 | £523,074 | £461,887 | £1,551,478 | £12,829,332 | 0 / 2500 |
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 2024?
Mountain Rescue England And Wales reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.34m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mountain Rescue England And Wales?
Mountain Rescue England And Wales has a program ratio of 102.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 128 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 10 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
2 Europe Way
Cockermouth
CA13 0RJ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated