Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade is a voluntary shore based coastal rescue team. We specialise in Rope Rescue, Water Rescue & Coastal Search and Rescue. Operating from the Watch House Museum in Tynemouth, we need to raise at least £30,000 each year to maintain our rescue team, free-to-visit museum and to provide our water safety educational offering.
Activities & Mission
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade is a voluntary shore based coastal rescue team. We specialise in Rope Rescue, Water Rescue & Coastal Search and Rescue. Operating from the Watch House Museum in Tynemouth, we need to raise at least £30,000 each year to maintain our rescue team, free-to-visit museum and to provide our water safety educational offering.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £93,768 | £114,301 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £111,550 | £91,542 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2023 | £119,167 | £91,832 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £62,977 | £64,886 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £56,862 | £31,691 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
What does Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade do?
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade is a voluntary shore based coastal rescue team. We specialise in Rope Rescue, Water Rescue & Coastal Search and Rescue. Operating from the Watch House Museum in Tynemouth, we need to raise at least £30,000 each year to maintain our rescue team, free-to-visit museum and to provide our water safety educational offering.
How much income did Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade report in 2025?
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade reported total income of £94k and reported expenditure of £114k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade registered as a charity?
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2002 as charity number 1093237. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade?
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN DAVID WRIGHT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade operate?
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade a registered charity?
Yes — Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093237.
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