Rapid Relief Team

Also known as: Rrt

THE MAIN ACTIVITY OF RRT IS PROVIDING WELFARE SUPPORT TO EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL ATTENDING MAJOR INCIDENTS, AS WELL AS PRACTICAL HELP TO THE COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY SUCH EVENTS. RRT ALSO SUPPORTS OTHER CHARITIES WORKING WITH THE HOMELESS, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE DISABLED.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,516,913

Latest Expenditure

£3,762,118

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,320,082

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £9,852

Investments £138,895

Other Income £48,084

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,556,162

Raising Funds £205,956

Governance £19,064

Grants to Institutions £15,618

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 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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£3,516,913	£3,762,118	£3,556,162	£4,818,789	£3,868,128	6 / 3005
2023	£5,262,064	£4,062,164	£3,911,880	£5,063,996	£3,940,147	6 / 2351
2022	£5,911,203	£3,891,476	£3,776,095	£3,864,096	£3,250,276	5 / 2238
2021	£1,634,938	£1,230,960	£1,064,260	£1,844,359	£1,715,131	3 / 1652
2020	£1,564,901	£1,372,826	£1,211,933	£1,440,381	£1,170,682	4 / 1200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rapid Relief Team

What does Rapid Relief Team do?

How much income did Rapid Relief Team report in 2024?

Rapid Relief Team reported total income of £3.52m and reported expenditure of £3.76m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Rapid Relief Team?

Rapid Relief Team has a program ratio of 101.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Rapid Relief Team registered as a charity?

Rapid Relief Team was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2015 as charity number 1161586. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Rapid Relief Team?

Rapid Relief Team is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rapid Relief Team operate?

Rapid Relief Team operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rapid Relief Team a registered charity?

Yes — Rapid Relief Team is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161586.