OGWEN VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESCUE CIO
To search for and rescue and assist people in difficulties in mountainous regions or inhospitable environments, and in furtherance thereof to develop rescue techniques and to disseminate information about the activities of the organisation.The provision of grants to charities which support the Mountain Rescue Community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £203,638 and expenditure of £135,637, resulting in a net increase in unrestricted reserves of £68,001. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £1,051,956, which exceeds the trustees' stated operational reserve target of £355,000. The trustees confirmed that all financial commitments are fully funded and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“OVMRO’s reserves provide a buffer should there be any significant downturn in donations. The Trustees consider it prudent to continue to maintain OVMRO’s designated operational reserve, calculated as being 3 years estimated annual costs based on an average of the last 3 years annual costs. At 31 December 2025, the operational reserve was set at £355,000 out of total reserves of £1,051,956.” — page 6
“During the year, the Trustees awarded a contract for the further development of the charity’s ‘Team Manager’ software. The total cost of the contract was £500. The Trustees considered that it was in the best interests of the charity to award the contract to a business owned by one of the Trustees.” — page 20
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/03/2016)
Trustees
- Liam Anthony Kingchair
- Andrew Douglas Harbach
- Christopher James Thomas
- Dr James Michael William Barclay
- Jennifer Rose Dart
- Mark Antony Owen
- Tracey Irene Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £204k | £136k |
| 31/12/2024 | £166k | £104k |
| 31/12/2023 | £169k | £115k |
| 31/12/2022 | £183k | £115k |
| 31/12/2021 | £235k | £133k |
Common questions
Is OGWEN VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESCUE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £203,638 and expenditure of £135,637, resulting in a net increase in unrestricted reserves of £68,001. Total unrestricted reserves stood at £1,051,956, which exceeds the trustees' stated operational reserve target of £355,000. The trustees confirmed that all financial commitments are fully funded and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.