EDALE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Saving lives in wild and remote places
Objects
TO SAVE LIFE AND ALLEVIATE DISTRESS PRIMARILY IN UPLAND AND MOUNTAINOUS AREAS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS HAVING SIMILAR OBJECTIVES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total reserves of £1,756,476, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £150,000 (equivalent to 18 months of core operating costs). Per the trustees' report, this strong financial position allows for the allocation of funds to strategic capital projects, including a new base and vehicle replacements, while maintaining essential services.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have agreed a target level for reserves equivalent to 18 months of core operating costs or £150,000.” — page 5
“the Charity did pay a £200 kit allowance during 2025 to Operational Members of the rescue team and of these 2 are trustees.”
“the Charity did pay a £200 kit allowance during 2025 to Operational Members of the rescue team and of these 2 are trustees.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- IAN BUNTINGchair
- Bob Davey
- DAVID STEPHEN TORR
- Ian Smith Donaldson
- Simon Beasley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £283k | £107k |
| 31/12/2024 | £447k | £126k |
| 31/12/2023 | £208k | £96k |
| 31/12/2022 | £138k | £145k |
| 31/12/2021 | £122k | £91k |
Common questions
Is EDALE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total reserves of £1,756,476, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £150,000 (equivalent to 18 months of core operating costs). Per the trustees' report, this strong financial position allows for the allocation of funds to strategic capital projects, including a new base and vehicle replacements, while maintaining essential services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/03/2008 | £10k | Provision of New Personal Protective Equipment |