MIDSHIRES SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION
PROVIDE TRAINED RESOURCES TO THE POLICE AND OTHER STATUTORY AUTHORITIES TO SEARCH FOR, AND RECOVER, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO HAVE GONE MISSING, PARTICULARLY IF THEY ARE CLASSIFIED AS VULNERABLE. WORK PRIMARILY FOR THE BEDFORDSHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE POLICE AUTHORITIES. ALSO ASSIST OTHER SEARCH & RESCUE TEAMS AS REQUIRED.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a cash surplus of £8,255.87, resulting in total funds in hand of £52,670.72. The trustees report that the organization maintains a cash reserve policy targeting 60% of annual expenditure, which is currently met. The charity is wholly reliant on donations and fundraising, with no paid staff or government funding.
What the accounts disclose
“GivingForce (BP) 4,928.00”
“MSAR maintains a cash reserve of 60% of annual expenditure (excluding one-off projects) averaged over the previous three years.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dan Rose
- Jane Carwithen
- Tim Francis Perkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £33k | £24k |
| 30/09/2024 | £29k | £27k |
| 30/09/2023 | £18k | £16k |
| 30/09/2022 | £22k | £16k |
| 30/09/2021 | £10k | £8k |
Common questions
Is MIDSHIRES SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANISATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a cash surplus of £8,255.87, resulting in total funds in hand of £52,670.72. The trustees report that the organization maintains a cash reserve policy targeting 60% of annual expenditure, which is currently met. The charity is wholly reliant on donations and fundraising, with no paid staff or government funding.