--- title: "Galloway Mountain Rescue Team — charity SC020065" description: "Galloway Mountain Rescue Team (charity SC020065). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/galloway-mountain-rescue-team retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:36.581Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Galloway Mountain Rescue Team is listed as a registered charity (number SC020065) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the saving of lives; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £68,071 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Galloway Mountain Rescue Team? Registered charity number SC020065 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £68,071 Website [gallowaymrt.org.uk](https://gallowaymrt.org.uk/) ## What does Galloway Mountain Rescue Team do? Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1975 in response to a request from both the community and Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary for a trained, voluntary search and rescue team to assist the Police in times of need. The Team provides search and rescue assistance to the public in an area covering over 130 km (80 miles) from Stranraer in the west to near Dumfries in the east, and 70 kms (40 miles) from the Solway Coast to the South Ayrshire Hills. Galloway MRT is on call 24/7 throughout the year responding to between 10-20 Callouts in a year. Members are all volunteers and there is no… ## What causes is Galloway Mountain Rescue Team registered for? the saving of livesany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Galloway Mountain Rescue Team yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galloway Mountain Rescue Team is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team? - 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) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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How do I check charity number SC020065? Search SC020065 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Galloway Mountain Rescue Team do? Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1975 in response to a request from both the community and Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary for a trained, voluntary search and rescue team to assist the Police in times of need. The Team provides search and rescue assistance to the public in an area covering over 130 km (80 miles) from Stranraer in the west to near Dumfries in the east, and 70 kms (40 miles) from the Solway Coast to the South Ayrshire Hills. Galloway MRT is on call 24/7 throughout the year responding to between 10-20 Callouts in a year. Members are all volunteers and there is no… Does Galloway Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team? Galloway Mountain Rescue Team's website listed in our register data is https://gallowaymrt.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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC020065).