STAFFORDSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM
To provide professional and immediate response to search and rescue calls from Staffordshire Emergency Planning Department to assist the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services in order to save lives and render assistance as required in Staffordshire and adjacent counties. To assist and liaise with other voluntary bodies wherever required.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £4,604.06 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £56,513.00 against expenditure of £51,908.94. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £25,000 in reserves, which is described as enough to cover 12 months of running costs. The independent examiner reported no matters coming to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or the Charities Act.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity currently has £25,000 in reserves enough to cover 12 months running costs and any major unexpected repairs.” — page 4
Trustees
- Helen Morningchair
- James Rudman
- Simon Rowley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £57k | £52k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £34k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £20k |
| 31/03/2022 | £24k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £42k | £42k |
Common questions
Is STAFFORDSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £4,604.06 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £56,513.00 against expenditure of £51,908.94. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £25,000 in reserves, which is described as enough to cover 12 months of running costs. The independent examiner reported no matters coming to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or the Charities Act. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STAFFORDSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STAFFORDSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM as a grant recipient include STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES | FY2023 | £400 | 40th Anniversary Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 15/07/2020 | £6k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2009 | £50k | SSART team control van |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2005 | £17k | To equip a rescue vehicle and train volunteers |
| UK government | — | £10k | Inshore & Inland Rescue Boat Grant Fund |