MOUNTAIN RESCUE ENGLAND AND WALES
Promotes the efficiency and effectiveness of mountain rescue charities:- Ensuring high standards of training and equipment - Provide training, for searching for and rescuing people in difficulties in mountainous or inhospitable environments- Co-ordinate the work of its members engaged in larger-scale search and rescue operations- Ensure effective links with other rescue services
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £95,933 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven primarily by restricted expenditure exceeding restricted income. However, unrestricted reserves remain strong at £1,602,643, which the trustees confirm is consistent with their policy to maintain reserves sufficient for at least 15 months of unrestricted expenditure. The auditor issued a qualified opinion regarding prior-year stock verification but found no material uncertainties affecting the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed that it is prudent to maintain a level of reserves sufficient to meet at least 15 months of unrestricted expenditure” — page 4
“During the year the charity received course income from Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O totalling £1,677 (2023: £nil). Amounts totalling £466 remained outstanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 28
“During the year the charity received services from Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O totalling £1,852 (2023: £nil). There were no amounts outstanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 28
“During the year the charity received course income from Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O totalling £1,677 (2023: £nil). Amounts totalling £466 remained outstanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 28
“During the year the charity received services from Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O totalling £1,852 (2023: £nil). There were no amounts outstanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 28
“During the year the charity received course income from Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O totalling £1,677 (2023: £nil). Amounts totalling £466 remained outstanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 28
“During the year the charity received services from Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O totalling £1,852 (2023: £nil). There were no amounts outstanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 28
“During the year the charity received course income from Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O totalling £1,677 (2023: £nil). Amounts totalling £466 remained outstanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 28
“During the year the charity received services from Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation P D M R O totalling £1,852 (2023: £nil). There were no amounts outstanding at the year end (2023: £nil).” — page 28
“On 24 March 2025 the charity purchased 100% of the share capital of SARCALL Limited.” — page 28
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/04/2021)
Trustees
- Alexander Siviter-Platts
- Clive Wright
- Dave Otter
- Dr Paula Holbrook
- James Lamb
- MARK SILMON
- Maddy Desforges OBE
- Martin Banks
- Matthew Dooley
- Penny Brockman
- Roger Paul Hartley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.3m | £923k |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £912k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.5m | £814k |
| 31/12/2021 | £447k | £601k |
Common questions
Is MOUNTAIN RESCUE ENGLAND AND WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £95,933 for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven primarily by restricted expenditure exceeding restricted income. However, unrestricted reserves remain strong at £1,602,643, which the trustees confirm is consistent with their policy to maintain reserves sufficient for at least 15 months of unrestricted expenditure. The auditor issued a qualified opinion regarding prior-year stock verification but found no material uncertainties affecting the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £68k |
| KARIN BRASS MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £30k |
| THE BALCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE CHURCHILL FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- LLANBERIS MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO / TÎM ACHUB MYNYDD LLANBERIS SCE
- LANGDALE/AMBLESIDE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
- MOUNTAIN TRAINING ENGLAND
- DERBY MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
- Mountain Training United Kingdom & Ireland Ltd
- BRECON MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN RESCUE ENGLAND AND WALES | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LLANBERIS MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO / TÎM ACHUB MYNYDD LLANBERIS SCE | £123k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LANGDALE/AMBLESIDE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM | £608k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOUNTAIN TRAINING ENGLAND | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DERBY MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM | £180k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Mountain Training United Kingdom & Ireland Ltd | £750k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |