THE LAKE DISTRICT SEARCH AND MOUNTAIN RESCUE ASSOCIATION
Latest income
£430k
Latest spending
£344k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £1,341,003.17 at the end of 2025, with £658,936.60 in unrestricted reserves. The treasurer reports the region is in a healthy financial state, supported by significant income from donations and legacies, despite forecast capital costs of £3-4m for member teams over the next 3 to 5 years.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Cumbria Police contribution to insurance
“We received a contribution from Cumbria Police and have paid the insurance for 2025/26.” — page 114
“£50,000 was received from Keswick MRT specifically for the Fairness Fund.” — page 114
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Keswick MRT contribution to Fairness Fund
“We received a contribution from Cumbria Police and have paid the insurance for 2025/26.” — page 114
“£50,000 was received from Keswick MRT specifically for the Fairness Fund.” — page 114
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Late filing admitted
“The production of the 2024 Annual Report was delayed.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£1.0m
Total spending
£93k
Cost of raising funds
£705
Reserves (reported)
£1.3m
Employees
0
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £430k | £344k |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.0m | £93k |
| 31/12/2023 | £307k | £237k |
| 31/12/2022 | £242k | £331k |
| 31/12/2021 | £242k | £358k |
Common questions
Is THE LAKE DISTRICT SEARCH AND MOUNTAIN RESCUE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £1,341,003.17 at the end of 2025, with £658,936.60 in unrestricted reserves. The treasurer reports the region is in a healthy financial state, supported by significant income from donations and legacies, despite forecast capital costs of £3-4m for member teams over the next 3 to 5 years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £233k |
| THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND | 1 | £45k |
| LANGDALE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE GORDON GRAY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE HAROLD AND ALICE BRIDGES CHARITY | 1 | £4k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE HOLEHIRD TRUST | 1 | £2k |