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London Search and Rescue

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About London Search and Rescue

London Search and Rescue is a disaster relief organization based in ILDERTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $101K. Registration: 709310478RR0001.

Headquarters
Ilderton, ON
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Canada
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
CRA registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.96
Program expensesC$0.96 (C$78,581)
96% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

London Search and Rescue is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Ilderton, ON, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 709310478RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$101K in annual revenue.

London Search and Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Canada is 59/100.

London Search and Rescue is located in Ilderton, ON, Canada. Its registered address is 14 Meredith Dr, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, London Search and Rescue has C$101K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 94% for disaster relief charities in Canada. Its revenue is below the peer average of C$218K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

London Search and Rescue is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has C$101K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

London Search and Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the London Search and Rescue profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

London Search and Rescue is a disaster relief organization based in ILDERTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $101K. Registration: 709310478RR0001. London Search and Rescue is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Canada.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Canada: London Search and Rescue's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of C$101K is below the peer average of C$218K.

London Search and Rescue is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

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Annual revenue
C$100K-C$1M
96% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if LONDON SEARCH AND RESCUE is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

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Leadership

BA
Bart Sherman
Director

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

BA
Bart S••••••
Director
BR
Brad M••••••••••
Director
JA
Janelle C••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

London Search & Rescue expands with new Incident Control Units - Charity Today News
Nov 2024
www.charitytoday.co.uk
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$0.1M revenue
FY2023
CRA
London Search and Rescue needs some rescuing of its own after funding loss - Global News
Oct 2020
globalnews.ca
1 dead in London crane collapse - Good Morning America
Jul 2020
www.goodmorningamerica.com

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
London Search and Rescue This page 56 C$101,378 96%
Fernie & District Search and Rescue Society 59 C$222,527 87%
Para Marine Search & Rescue 59 C$186,046 100%
Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue Society 59 C$248,891 98%
Shuswap Volunteer Search & Rescue Society 59 C$256,349 91%
Wells Gray Search and Rescue Society 59 C$122,721 96%
Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers Inc 59 C$423,037 95%
Prince Edward Island Ground Search and Rescue Inc. 59 C$133,320 100%
Berwick & District Volunteer Fire Department 59 C$231,602 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about London Search and Rescue

What is London Search and Rescue?
London Search and Rescue is a disaster relief charitable organization based in Ilderton, Canada. London Search and Rescue is a disaster relief organization based in ILDERTON, Canada. Annual revenue: $101K. Registration: 709310478RR0001.
Where is London Search and Rescue located?
Headquartered in Ilderton, Canada.
What is London Search and Rescue's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$100K-C$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is London Search and Rescue trustworthy?
London Search and Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is London Search and Rescue's registration number?
Registration: 709310478RR0001 (Canada).
What is London Search and Rescue's website?
https://lsar.ca
Are donations to London Search and Rescue tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.