Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team
Analysis
Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bridgend. It was registered in November 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team reported income of £26k and spending of £27k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £75k to £26k (-65%), an average of -23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Western Beacons Mountain Rescue Team sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Perth Community Centre (£26k), Friog and Fairbourne Village Hall (£26k) and Llanbister Community Hall (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To assist in the relieving of suffering and distress amongst persons endangered by accidents or natural hazards in South and Mid Wales geographical area, but also without geographical limitation, and to provide adequate arrangements for the secure and efficient search and rescue of any persons so endangered. We are now equipped and trained to offer search and rescue in natural disaster's.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Community Centre | St Helens | £26k |
| Friog and Fairbourne Village Hall | Gwynedd | £26k |
| Llanbister Community Hall | Llandrindod Wells | £26k |
| Rise Foundation Leicestershire | Great Glen | £26k |