KENT SEARCH AND RESCUE (LOWLAND)
To assist in the relief of suffering and distress among persons endangered by accidents or natural hazards in the lowland areas of Kent, particularly by providing adequate arrangements for the secure and efficient search and rescue of any person or persons so endangered.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £50,044 at year-end, with total funds of £251,846. The trustees consider the financial position to be in line with expectations and note that reserves are held to cover expenditures for a twelve-month period. The charity reported a net movement in funds of -£13,517, resulting in a decrease in total funds from the previous year.
What the accounts disclose
“The latter Reserve is to ensure there are sufficient funds to cover at least 12 months of ongoing non-discretionary expenditure in the event that income levels decrease substantially due to unforeseen events.” — page 10
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Andrew Heselwood
- Barry Doggett
- Brian Tinham
- Carl Hynes
- David Paul
- Jane Linda Haselden
- Mark Rist
- Matthew Deadman
- Peter Ayling
- Rebecca Jarvis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £77k | £90k |
| 31/12/2023 | £80k | £88k |
| 31/12/2022 | £103k | £83k |
| 31/12/2021 | £116k | £99k |
| 31/12/2020 | £96k | £95k |
Common questions
Is KENT SEARCH AND RESCUE (LOWLAND) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £50,044 at year-end, with total funds of £251,846. The trustees consider the financial position to be in line with expectations and note that reserves are held to cover expenditures for a twelve-month period. The charity reported a net movement in funds of -£13,517, resulting in a decrease in total funds from the previous year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds KENT SEARCH AND RESCUE (LOWLAND)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name KENT SEARCH AND RESCUE (LOWLAND) as a grant recipient include THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TORY FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE TORY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2025 | £20k | Kent Search and Rescue 2025/26 Continuity |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/08/2025 | £20k | Millionaire Street 2025 08w4 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/09/2024 | £20k | Kent Search and Rescue 2024/25 Continuity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2023 | £10k | Kent Search and Rescue Emergency Sonar 2023 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2022 | £10k | Kent Search and Rescue Emergency Drone 2022 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/06/2021 | £10k | Kent Search and Rescue Covid 2021 Continuity |
| UK government | 14/07/2020 | £7k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/04/2020 | £5k | Kent Search and Rescue Covid19 Operation Concern |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2020 | £9k | KSAR Campaigns and Promotions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2018 | £10k | Operational Vehicles Running Costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2010 | £8k | SAFE AND SOUND |
| UK government | — | £4k | Inshore & Inland Rescue Boat Grant Fund |