The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association
Analysis
The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in August 2020, 6 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 makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association reported income of £430k and spending of £344k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £242k to £430k (+78%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 241%. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hull Community Church (£430k), Rugeley Community Church Limited (£430k) and Support for the Sick Newborn and Their Parents (£430k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We promote, co-ordinate and secure adequate search and rescue arrangements, primarily in the mountainous areas of Cumbria. We undertake publicity where necessary in order to inform or educate the public in all aspects of mountain safety. We represent and support all our member rescue teams with help, guidance, training, funding and advice, including fundraising for them.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Community Church | Hull | £430k |
| Rugeley Community Church Limited | Rugeley | £430k |
| Support for the Sick Newborn and Their Parents | Oxford | £430k |
| Crawley Swimming Club | West Sussex | £430k |