Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
West Mercia Search & Rescue is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
West Mercia Search & Rescue (number 1122651) 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 West Mercia Search & Rescue do?
Provision of a team of trained volunteers qualified in Land and Water Search and Rescue working in partnership with the Emergency Services, Statutory Agencies, and other voluntary organisations.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Mercia Search & Rescue
Answers West Mercia Search & Rescue gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, 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 records West Mercia Search & Rescue as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
West Mercia Search & Rescue's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Central Rescue; West Mids Rescue
Previous names on the register
West Midlands Search and Rescue
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.
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 West Mercia Search & Rescue registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for West Mercia Search & Rescue yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West Mercia Search & Rescue.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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What should you check before donating to West Mercia Search & Rescue?
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Is West Mercia Search & Rescue a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists West Mercia Search & Rescue as a registered charity (number 1122651) 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 West Mercia Search & Rescue's charity number?
West Mercia Search & Rescue's charity number is 1122651. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1122651?
Search 1122651 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 West Mercia Search & Rescue do?
Provision of a team of trained volunteers qualified in Land and Water Search and Rescue working in partnership with the Emergency Services, Statutory Agencies, and other voluntary organisations.
Does West Mercia Search & Rescue have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Mercia Search & Rescue. 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 West Mercia Search & Rescue?
West Mercia Search & Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://www.westmerciasar.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 West Mercia Search & Rescue?
The register records West Mercia Search & Rescue as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are West Mercia Search & Rescue's trustees paid?
West Mercia Search & Rescue's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was West Mercia Search & Rescue previously called?
The register lists this previous name for West Mercia Search & Rescue: West Midlands Search and Rescue.
When was West Mercia Search & Rescue registered as a charity?
West Mercia Search & Rescue was entered on the register on 6 February 2008.