SOUTH SHIELDS VOLUNTEER LIFE BRIGADE
The Brigade provides a search and rescue back-up to HM Coastguard on a 24-hour, 365 days call-out system working in conjunction with RNLI Lifeboats and the main emergency services to help people in distress on and around the coast using SAR rescue equipment including special Land Rover fitted with a full range of search and rescue equipment and first aid facilities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £134,917, an increase from the previous year's £99,336. The charity generated an operating profit of £33,104 and a net profit for the year of £35,581. The trustees report that the charity has kept proper accounting records and the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ALAN WARD
- DAVID RATCLIFFE
- MARK PETER TAYLOR
- STEVEN LEE WEST
- THOMAS PATRICK FENNELLY
- WILLIAM MARTIN ROBERTSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £60k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £24k | £15k |
| 31/12/2022 | £17k | £24k |
| 31/12/2021 | £43k | £29k |
| 31/12/2020 | £30k | £22k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH SHIELDS VOLUNTEER LIFE BRIGADE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £134,917, an increase from the previous year's £99,336. The charity generated an operating profit of £33,104 and a net profit for the year of £35,581. The trustees report that the charity has kept proper accounting records and the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2024 | £15k | Millionaire Street 2024 05w2 |
| UK government | 08/03/2021 | £8k | CRF21 South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/05/2018 | £10k | Staying Always Ready |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/08/2015 | £51k | "Always Ready for 150 Years" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 19/01/2000 | £21k | "Brigade Watch House, South Shields - Repair" |