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Voluntary inland search and rescue across West Cornwall and support to other teams and emergency services across the wider UK
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWest Cornwall Search & Rescue Team is a registered disaster relief nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is 1184377. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £22K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United Kingdom is 80/100.
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team has £22K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £369K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £22K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Voluntary inland search and rescue across West Cornwall and support to other teams and emergency services across the wider UK West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United Kingdom: West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is in line with the peer average of 80/100. Its annual revenue of £22K is below the peer average of £369K.
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WEST CORNWALL SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WEST CORNWALL SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
WEST CORNWALL SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
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Sentiment
PositiveTop‑10 finish for Cornish rescue team at SAR Games - BBC
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team Receives King’s Award and Announces Leadership Change - CornishStuff
Game piece from 1940s found on beach litter pick - BBC
West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team honoured to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. - Cornwall's Rewind Radio
Cornwall charities honoured with King’s Award for Voluntary Service - Cornwall Live
Huge search after child vanished from Cornish village - Cornwall Live
Tense search ends in joy as young girl found safe in Cornwall - Falmouth Packet
Community Support Helps West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team Raise £253 at Open Day - CornishStuff
Cow rescued from mine shaft by firefighters in Cornwall - BBC
Body found after search for missing swimmer in Cornwall - BBC
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- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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What we don't know
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Methodology
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Quick facts about West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team
- What is West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team?
- West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team is a disaster relief nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. Voluntary inland search and rescue across West Cornwall and support to other teams and emergency services across the wider UK
- When was West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team founded?
- West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team was founded in 2019.
- Where is West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team trustworthy?
- West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong 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 West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team's registration number?
- Registration: 1184377 (United Kingdom).
- What is West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team's website?
- https://www.westcornwallsar.co.uk
- Are donations to West Cornwall Search & Rescue Team tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom 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.