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severn area rescue association

The charity supports the general public. Severn Area Rescue Association is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Chepstow and operates in Gloucestershire, Shropshire, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Lifeboat and inland search and rescue, including flood and cliff rescue and missing person search, on the Severn, Wye, Usk and other rivers, and across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and parts of SE Wales, Herefordshire and beyond. Activities were conducted by SARA as Charity 505504 prior to 1 Jan 2022

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£342,764
Latest Expenditure
£315,842

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£342,764£315,8420 / 200
2023£356,821£267,8530 / 200
2022£274,205£268,0360 / 200
2021£274,205£268,0360 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers