--- title: "Peninsular Search and Rescue Association — charity 1197211 | CharityCompare" description: "Peninsular Search and Rescue Association (charity 1197211): income £9,247 (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/peninsular-search-and-rescue-association retrieved: 2026-10-06T23:32:01.074Z 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. 1197211CIO PS # Peninsular Search and Rescue Association Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Peninsular Search and Rescue Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.penmacra.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1197211&subId=0) Work at Peninsular Search and Rescue Association? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=peninsular-search-and-rescue-association&type=claim&name=Peninsular%20Search%20and%20Rescue%20Association) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Peninsular Search and Rescue Association? Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31 £9,247 Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31 £9,383 Registered charity number 1197211 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Unit 3 Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.penmacra.org.uk](http://www.penmacra.org.uk/) Quick answer Peninsular Search and Rescue Association (number 1197211) 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 Peninsular Search and Rescue Association do? PenMaCRA coordinates and provides training, equipment and facilities to members of Mountain Rescue England and Wales ("MR") operating in the South West of England and acts as the forum for operational standards in association with MR and statutory emergency services Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Peninsular Search and Rescue Association Answers Peninsular Search and Rescue Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 May 2026, 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 Peninsular Search and Rescue Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Peninsular Search and Rescue Association's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 20 December 2021 Also known as Penmacra Previous names on the register Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association Where it says it operates Cornwall · Devon · Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 Peninsular Search and Rescue Association registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Peninsular Search and Rescue Association yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Peninsular Search and Rescue Association. 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 Peninsular Search and Rescue Association? - 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. 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The register data used for this profile lists Peninsular Search and Rescue Association as a registered charity (number 1197211) 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 Peninsular Search and Rescue Association's charity number? Peninsular Search and Rescue Association's charity number is 1197211. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197211? Search 1197211 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 Peninsular Search and Rescue Association do? PenMaCRA coordinates and provides training, equipment and facilities to members of Mountain Rescue England and Wales ("MR") operating in the South West of England and acts as the forum for operational standards in association with MR and statutory emergency services Does Peninsular Search and Rescue Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Peninsular Search and Rescue Association. 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 Peninsular Search and Rescue Association? Peninsular Search and Rescue Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.penmacra.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 Peninsular Search and Rescue Association? The register does not record Peninsular Search and Rescue Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Peninsular Search and Rescue Association's trustees paid? Peninsular Search and Rescue Association's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Peninsular Search and Rescue Association previously called? The register lists this previous name for Peninsular Search and Rescue Association: Peninsula Mountain and Cave Rescue Association. When was Peninsular Search and Rescue Association registered as a charity? Peninsular Search and Rescue Association was entered on the register on 20 December 2021. 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=1197211&subId=0).