LEICESTERSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE
LeicSAR is a lowland search and rescue unit operating throughout Leicestershire and Rutland. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Our primary role is to assist the Police in the search for vulnerable missing persons in urban, rural and lowland areas. This includes children, the elderly or those suffering from an illness including dementia, depression or mental health issues.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £6,659.69 for the year, increasing its carried forward surplus to £32,867.14. The trustees' report describes this as a 'very healthy year financially' driven by successful fundraising and controlled expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising, donations & membership subs £23,902.50” — page 5
Trustees
- Nicholas Canhamchair
- Debi Wright
- Ian Silver
- Jon Birnie
- Stephen Lamb
- Timothy Hargraves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £43k | £36k |
| 31/01/2024 | £71k | £68k |
| 31/01/2023 | £29k | £29k |
| 31/01/2022 | £38k | £38k |
| 31/01/2021 | £37k | £44k |
Common questions
Is LEICESTERSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £6,659.69 for the year, increasing its carried forward surplus to £32,867.14. The trustees' report describes this as a 'very healthy year financially' driven by successful fundraising and controlled expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LEICESTERSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LEICESTERSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE as a grant recipient include THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/06/2023 | £6k | Swift Water Rescue Team |
| UK government | 26/06/2020 | £4k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |