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Penrith Mountain Rescue Team

Penrith MRT provides a search and rescue service for climbers and fellwalkers in the NE corner of the Lake District and Cumbria. In addition, the team is available to assist the statutory emergency services in any way they can. This service is offered free, 24 hours a day and 365 days of the year.

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Activities & Mission

Penrith MRT provides a search and rescue service for climbers and fellwalkers in the NE corner of the Lake District and Cumbria. In addition, the team is available to assist the statutory emergency services in any way they can. This service is offered free, 24 hours a day and 365 days of the year.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£117,222
Latest Expenditure
£53,762

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 45.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 45.9%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£117,222
£53,7620 / 40
2023
£127,347
£54,5030 / 40
2022
£67,154
£74,6280 / 39
2021
£72,054
£77,9710 / 37
2020
£74,475
£41,3070 / 41

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Penrith Mountain Rescue Team

What does Penrith Mountain Rescue Team do?

Penrith MRT provides a search and rescue service for climbers and fellwalkers in the NE corner of the Lake District and Cumbria. In addition, the team is available to assist the statutory emergency services in any way they can. This service is offered free, 24 hours a day and 365 days of the year.

How much income did Penrith Mountain Rescue Team report in 2024?

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team reported total income of £117k and reported expenditure of £54k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Penrith Mountain Rescue Team registered as a charity?

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 1977 as charity number 505809. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs Penrith Mountain Rescue Team?

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Penrith Mountain Rescue Team operate?

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Penrith Mountain Rescue Team a registered charity?

Yes — Penrith Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 505809.

Details

Address
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team
Tynefield Drive
PENRITH
CA11 8JA
Registration Date
26 August 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
505809
Charity Number
505809

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Trustees

Ceri Jane Bicknell
Christopher John Seymour
Also governs 1 other charity
Francis Owen Boundy
Also governs 1 other charity
Gerald Charles Rusbridge
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Anne Armitage
Also governs 1 other charity
Sharon Jane Kennedy
Also governs 2 other charities

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