MOUNTAIN RESCUE ENGLAND AND WALES
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 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/04/2021)
Trustees
- Alexander Siviter-Platts
- Clive Wright
- Dave Otter
- Dr Paula Holbrook
- James Lamb
- Maddy Desforges OBE
- Martin Banks
- Matthew Dooley
- Roger Paul Hartley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £912k | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.5m | £814k |
| 31/12/2021 | £447k | £601k |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.1m | £523k |
Common questions
Is MOUNTAIN RESCUE ENGLAND AND WALES financially healthy?
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.