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The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association

Also known as: L D S a M R a

The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association is the umbrella body for the 12 rescue teams in Cumbria (UK). Its function is to represent the interests of and speak on behalf of the 12 rescue teams in the Lake District.

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Activities & Mission

The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association is the umbrella body for the 12 rescue teams in Cumbria (UK). Its function is to represent the interests of and speak on behalf of the 12 rescue teams in the Lake District.

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
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £728,750
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £342
Other Income £6,866

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £577,266
Raising Funds £256
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £517,000
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 2020.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2020
£735,958
£577,522£577,266£434,306£143,5060 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association

What does The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association do?

The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association is the umbrella body for the 12 rescue teams in Cumbria (UK). Its function is to represent the interests of and speak on behalf of the 12 rescue teams in the Lake District.

How much income did The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association report in 2020?

The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association reported total income of £736k and reported expenditure of £578k for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association registered as a charity?

The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 1977 as charity number 506349. It has been registered for 49 years.

Who runs The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association?

The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip Graham Gerrard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association operate?

The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 506349.

Details

Address
43 RHEDA PARK
FRIZINGTON
CUMBRIA
CA26 3TA
Registration Date
31 May 1977
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
506349
Charity Number
506349

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Trustees

Philip Graham Gerrard Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Angela Bell
Also governs 1 other charity
John Richard Bamforth

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • L D S a M R a

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