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the lake district search and mountain rescue association

The charity supports the general public. The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Cumbria and operates in Cumbria.


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

We promote, co-ordinate and secure adequate search and rescue arrangements, primarily in the mountainous areas of Cumbria. We undertake publicity where necessary in order to inform or educate the public in all aspects of mountain safety. We represent and support all our member rescue teams with help, guidance, training, funding and advice, including fundraising for them.

Fundraising

See where The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,048,032
Latest Expenditure
£93,248

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,020,798
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £12,182
Other Income £15,052

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £92,543
Raising Funds £705
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£1,048,032£93,248£92,543£1,255,158£1,255,1580 / 450
2023£307,153£236,5960 / 450
2022£242,017£330,7830 / 450
2021£241,849£357,6070 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers