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sussex search and rescue (sussar)

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Sussex Search And Rescue (sussar) is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Haywards Heath and operates in East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton And Hove.


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

Sussex Search and Rescue is the primary volunteer resource used by Sussex Police in the search and rescue of vulnerable missing people. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are fully approved by Sussex Police policy. SusSAR is staffed purely by volunteers, who as well as covering the whole of Sussex, can also be called out to assist other Search and Rescue groups throughout the UK.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,709
Latest Expenditure
£21,352

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 199.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 199.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£10,709£21,3520 / 67
2023£46,177£39,5990 / 65
2022£49,391£52,3870 / 62
2021£58,863£53,3690 / 60
2020£31,641£27,6560 / 71

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers