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Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team

Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team operates under the umbrella of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation. It works under the control of local police forces to search and assist the police; in the Peak District, in wild & remote areas, in urban areas and in other areas when called upon to do so. All team members are volunteers. The team relies entirely on fundraising and donations.

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Activities & Mission

Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team operates under the umbrella of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation. It works under the control of local police forces to search and assist the police; in the Peak District, in wild & remote areas, in urban areas and in other areas when called upon to do so. All team members are volunteers. The team relies entirely on fundraising and donations.

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

Latest Income
£41,556
Latest Expenditure
£65,327

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 157.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 157.2%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£41,556
£65,3270 / 60
2023
£74,441
£53,4580 / 65
2022
£38,089
£58,8510 / 50
2021
£95,651
£49,8200 / 55
2020
£62,853
£47,2310 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team

What does Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team do?

Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team operates under the umbrella of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation. It works under the control of local police forces to search and assist the police; in the Peak District, in wild & remote areas, in urban areas and in other areas when called upon to do so. All team members are volunteers. The team relies entirely on fundraising and donations.

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

Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £65k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team registered as a charity?

Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 2010 as charity number 1137974. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team?

Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Rippon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team operate?

Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team a registered charity?

Yes — Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137974.

Details

Address
Hepshaw Farm
Bedding Edge Road
Hepworth
HOLMFIRTH
HD9 1TP
Registration Date
13 September 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5012098
Charity Number
1137974

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Trustees

Carole Whyley
David Haffenden
GILES HORWOOD
Ian Usher
Keith Wakeley
Nigel James Addy
Simon Mason

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