Wessex 4x4 Response
Also known as: W4x4r
Assisting the emergency services and local communities in the Wessex region (Wiltshire, Dorset, Avon and Somerset) by providing logistical support. Volunteer drivers donate their time and vehicles to assist in times of need. We provide critical transport when contingency plans fail - such as the transport of nurses through snow to get to patients.We are able to transport people or equipment.
Activities & Mission
Assisting the emergency services and local communities in the Wessex region (Wiltshire, Dorset, Avon and Somerset) by providing logistical support. Volunteer drivers donate their time and vehicles to assist in times of need. We provide critical transport when contingency plans fail - such as the transport of nurses through snow to get to patients.We are able to transport people or equipment.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Wessex 4x4 Response Association (organisation 4020765)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £24,288 | £18,412 | 0 / 150 | |||
| 2023 | £20,688 | £26,391 | 0 / 273 | |||
| 2023 | £24,849 | £18,096 | 0 / 220 | |||
| 2022 | £5,412 | £14,045 | 0 / 230 | |||
| 2021 | £11,352 | £4,480 | 0 / 275 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wessex 4x4 Response
What does Wessex 4x4 Response do?
Assisting the emergency services and local communities in the Wessex region (Wiltshire, Dorset, Avon and Somerset) by providing logistical support. Volunteer drivers donate their time and vehicles to assist in times of need. We provide critical transport when contingency plans fail - such as the transport of nurses through snow to get to patients.We are able to transport people or equipment.
How much income did Wessex 4x4 Response report in 2024?
Wessex 4x4 Response reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wessex 4x4 Response registered as a charity?
Wessex 4x4 Response was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2015 as charity number 1159765. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Wessex 4x4 Response?
Wessex 4x4 Response is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wessex 4x4 Response operate?
Wessex 4x4 Response operates across 3 areas: Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is Wessex 4x4 Response a registered charity?
Yes — Wessex 4x4 Response is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159765.
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Also Known As
- W4x4r
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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