BUCKS SEARCH & RESCUE
To relieve suffering by providing volunteers trained to search and recover missing vulnerable people, working at the request of Thames Valley Police and assisting other Rescue organisations. Providing First Aid and Search and Rescue volunteers to the County Emergency Resilience department during times of flood or other disasters. Providing First Aid and marshaling personnel to local organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a closing balance of £52,587.29 and increased its strategic reserves to £17,000, which covers 100% of basic running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“During 2024 the Trustees took the opportunity to increase our strategic reserve to the value of £17,000 to ensure the charity could meet its obligations through any short-term disruption to our fundraising. This represents 100% of the basic running costs per year.” — page 6
Trustees
- Andrew Steven Bant
- Joydeep Mukherjee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £81k | £70k |
| 31/12/2023 | £50k | £71k |
| 31/12/2022 | £36k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £33k |
| 31/12/2020 | £50k | £46k |
Common questions
Is BUCKS SEARCH & RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a closing balance of £52,587.29 and increased its strategic reserves to £17,000, which covers 100% of basic running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2020 | £2k | Cleaned Maintained & Ready to go |