Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team provides a Search & Rescue service on the mountains and off road locations in the Wasdale and Eskdale valleys of West Cumbria and surrounding areas. The team typically handles over 100 calls for assistance a year. Further information can be found at wmrt.org.uk

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Activities & Mission

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

Cumbria

Financial Information

Latest Income

£286,334

Latest Expenditure

£148,642

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 51.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 51.9%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Tonbridge Gold (organisation 5126059)
Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Parachute Regimental Association Cumbria Branch (organisation 4039529)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£286,334	£148,642	0 / 52
2023	£119,869	£121,920	0 / 48
2022	£100,082	£108,281	0 / 48
2021	£124,212	£58,422	0 / 47
2020	£202,076	£87,619	0 / 44

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team

What does Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team do?

How much income did Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team report in 2024?

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team reported total income of £286k and reported expenditure of £149k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team registered as a charity?

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 November 2016 as charity number 1170178. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team?

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mike Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team operate?

Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team a registered charity?

Yes — Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170178.