Essex Search and Rescue (Essexsar)
Analysis
Essex Search and Rescue (Essexsar) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in March 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Essex Search and Rescue (Essexsar) reported income of £29k and spending of £35k, spending 121% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £29k to £29k (+1.3%), an average of +0.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Essex Search and Rescue (Essexsar) sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Flower Estate Family Action (£29k), 2nd Lincoln (St Georges) Scout Group (£29k) and Perry Hall Primary School PTA (£29k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To assist in the relief of suffering and distress amongst persons endangered by accident or natural hazards in lowland areas, primarily in the County of Essex. This is achieved in particular by providing adequete arrangements for the secure and efficient search for and rescue of any person or persons so endangered, by trained personnel.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Flower Estate Family Action | Sheffield | £29k |
| 2nd Lincoln (St Georges) Scout Group | Lincoln | £29k |
| Perry Hall Primary School PTA | Orpington | £29k |
| Friends of Selwyn School | London | £29k |