--- title: "Devon Cave Rescue Organisation — charity 1212383 | CharityCompare" description: "Devon Cave Rescue Organisation (charity 1212383). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/devon-cave-rescue-organisation retrieved: 2026-10-07T02:07:06.235Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1212383CIO DC # Devon Cave Rescue Organisation Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Devon Cave Rescue Organisation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://dcro.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1212383&subId=0) Work at Devon Cave Rescue Organisation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=devon-cave-rescue-organisation&type=claim&name=Devon%20Cave%20Rescue%20Organisation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Devon Cave Rescue Organisation? Registered charity number 1212383 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) C/O Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [dcro.org.uk](https://dcro.org.uk/) Quick answer Devon Cave Rescue Organisation (number 1212383) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Devon Cave Rescue Organisation do? Devon Cave Rescue Organisation (DevCRO) is a volunteer run search and rescue charity, comprised of local cavers who assist others who may be lost or injured in the caves or mines of Devon. The rescue team has approximately 40 members, based throughout Devon, Somerset and Cornwall. We spend donated money on supporting this cause, for example on rescue equipment and rescuer training. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Devon Cave Rescue Organisation Answers Devon Cave Rescue Organisation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Devon Cave Rescue Organisation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 3 March 2025 Also known as Devcro Where it says it operates Devon ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Devon Cave Rescue Organisation registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Devon Cave Rescue Organisation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Devon Cave Rescue Organisation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Devon Cave Rescue Organisation? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=devon-cave-rescue-organisation&type=claim&name=Devon%20Cave%20Rescue%20Organisation) [Visit charity website](https://dcro.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Devon Cave Rescue Organisation a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Devon Cave Rescue Organisation as a registered charity (number 1212383) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Devon Cave Rescue Organisation's charity number? Devon Cave Rescue Organisation's charity number is 1212383. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212383? Search 1212383 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Devon Cave Rescue Organisation do? Devon Cave Rescue Organisation (DevCRO) is a volunteer run search and rescue charity, comprised of local cavers who assist others who may be lost or injured in the caves or mines of Devon. The rescue team has approximately 40 members, based throughout Devon, Somerset and Cornwall. We spend donated money on supporting this cause, for example on rescue equipment and rescuer training. Does Devon Cave Rescue Organisation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devon Cave Rescue Organisation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Devon Cave Rescue Organisation? Devon Cave Rescue Organisation's website listed in our register data is https://dcro.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Devon Cave Rescue Organisation? The register does not record Devon Cave Rescue Organisation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Devon Cave Rescue Organisation registered as a charity? Devon Cave Rescue Organisation was entered on the register on 3 March 2025. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1212383&subId=0).