NORFOLK LOWLAND SEARCH AND RESCUE CIO
The main object of the CIO shall be to relieve suffering and distress amongst personsendangered by accidents or natural hazards or being in a vulnerable position, and in particular to promote and co-ordinate search and rescue arrangements in the county of Norfolk as directed by the Norfolk Constabulary, Norfolk Fire Service or other Appropriate Authority.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £16,411 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £74,429. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources for the foreseeable future and maintains a reserves policy target of a minimum £3,000. The organization relies entirely on unpaid volunteers and has established a wholly owned trading subsidiary to operate a charity shop.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the CIO that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a minimum level of £3,000.” — page 6
“wholly owned subsidiary company limited named Norfolk Search and Rescue Limited (Company number 16471258).”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/07/2022)
Trustees
- Daniel Vanstonechair
- Christopher Gay
- Deborah Anne Chedgey
- Graham Bainger
- Kim Louise Hooker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £54k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £18k |
| 31/03/2023 | £29k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £26k |
Common questions
Is NORFOLK LOWLAND SEARCH AND RESCUE CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £16,411 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £74,429. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources for the foreseeable future and maintains a reserves policy target of a minimum £3,000. The organization relies entirely on unpaid volunteers and has established a wholly owned trading subsidiary to operate a charity shop. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORFOLK LOWLAND SEARCH AND RESCUE CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORFOLK LOWLAND SEARCH AND RESCUE CIO as a grant recipient include THE KIP AND ALISON BERTRAM CHARITABLE TRUST, CLAN TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KIP AND ALISON BERTRAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £40k | Social and welfare |
| CLAN TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/11/2024 | £6k | Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2022 | £8k | Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2020 | £4k | Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2015 | £10k | Building a stronger voluntary flood rescue capability in Norfolk |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/05/2004 | £4k | There is no project name available for this record |