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2021-12-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1138626

EDALE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Current
Ian Bunting, Chair of Trustees
Ian Donaldson, Secretary
Bob Davey, Treasurer
Dave Torr, Equipment Officer and Team Leader
Simon Beasley
Retired in year
None
Secretary Ian Donaldson
Charity Number 1138626
Principal Address Edale Mountain Rescue Team Headquarters
Hope Cement Works
Hope
Derbyshire
S33 6RP
Registered Office Edale Mountain Rescue Team Headquarters
Hope Cement Works
Hope
Derbyshire
S33 6RP
Independent Examiner Lindrick Accountancy Services Ltd
205 Outgang Lane
Dinnington
S25 3QY
Bankers CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Barclays Bank Plc
Leicester
LE87 2BB
Lloyds Bank Plc
934 City Road
Sheffield
S3 1GQ

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' Report 4 - 7
Independent examiner's report 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 13

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2021

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s Memorandum and Articles of Association and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)”.

Objectives and activities

The objectives of Edale Mountain Rescue Team are ‘to save lives and alleviate distress, primarily in upland and mountainous areas’ in conjunction with other organisations having similar objectives.

Edale Mountain Rescue Team (EMRT) operates within the UK's Peak District National Park as well as the rural areas of South Yorkshire and Derbyshire from our purpose built headquarters within Hope Cement Works.

The team was first established in February 1956 and has been active continuously since that time.

Whilst we primarily work for the Derbyshire Constabulary we are also called to assist South Yorkshire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. This also means we work frequently with several Air Ambulance Organisations but particularly the Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland Air Ambulance, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire Air Ambulance.

Due to the large number of outdoor activities carried out within our area, coupled with the high number of visitors/participants, EMRT is one of the busiest mountain rescue teams in the country.

From the beginning of 2000 to the end of 2021 team members have been involved in 2505 incidents. These incidents have occurred whilst people have been partaking in a variety of outdoor activities; walking, climbing, fell running, mountain biking, horse riding, trials biking, hang gliding, paragliding, fixed wing gliding and fishing.

We also assist the police in incidents where our skills can be utilised in more rural locations. These predominantly involve searching for vulnerable people that have gone missing for various reasons and whose disappearance has caused concern.

EMRT members were also involved in several flood rescue incidents over the years, Sheffield 2007, Cumbria 2015 and the Todbrook Dam incident at Whaley Bridge in 2019. Additionally, we have assisted both Sheffield and Derbyshire residents when the roads have been problematic for the statutory emergency services due to snow.

EMRT is one of seven teams within the Peak District and is a member of both the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation (PDMRO) and Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW).

As with all other UK teams, the team is made up entirely of volunteers who come from all walks of life and give up their time freely. We have 45 members on the call out list and 11 aspirant members. We also have several support members who assist in the running of the team.

Several of our members are specially trained and equipped to provide a swift water rescue section.

We also have three Mountain Rescue Search Dog England (MRSDE) handlers with graded search dogs who will be deployed to incidents with other teams anywhere in the country if their services are required.

Team members train on a regular basis to refresh and improve on old skills as well as learning new ones. These include advanced first aid/casualty care, rope rescue, search techniques, radio procedure, water safety, stretcher handling, equipment familiarisation and equipment maintenance.

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Due to the number of calls we receive for people suffering from serious injuries team members are encouraged to hold the Mountain Rescue Casualty Care certificate.

Apart from being able to reclaim VAT, EMRT receives no central funding from government and we rely entirely on donations and grants to raise the money we need to run the team.

All funds raised are used to improve the service we offer to the public by investing in replacement medical consumables, equipment maintenance and renewal, training and equipment for members, running our two Land Rover Defender 110 response vehicles, one Toyota Hilux response vehicle, one Land Rover Defender 110 crew transport vehicle and one Mercedes Sprinter search control vehicle; as well as planning for a secure financial future for the team.

The majority of funds are raised through the hard work of team members and our valued support group "Friends in High Places", who have been assisting us since 2001.

During 2021 the teams activities have again been impacted upon by the COVID 19 pandemic. This has resulted in training and proactive fundraising continuing to be curtailed.

Achievements and performance

In 2021 team members attended 147 callouts with a further 13 incidents being attended by our search dog handlers. Additionally, the team was alerted to a further 11 incidents which did not require a team response.

Fundraising, shows and presentations were cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. However we did organise and run our annual “9 Edges Challenge” which was cancelled last year.

Financial review

During 2021 team income was £131,216 with expenditure of £91,471

Despite active fundraising being curtailed we received several bequests. Additionally, online fundraising saw an increase. Both of which saw us receive a healthy income during 2021.

After much consideration we decided to attempt to inflation proof £500,000 of our cash assets by investing it in a low risk investment policy with Investec.

We continue to plan to improve our equipment and replace team member’s protective clothing at intervals. To provide replacement vehicles in due course and to provide additional garages to protect our vehicles from the elements.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to twenty-four month’s essential expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that in the event of a significant drop in funding, the charity’s current activities will continue while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

At the end of 2021 we were able to allocate the following funds to projects.

£509,000 New Base Fund £60,000 Garage Fund £144,000 Reserves for Running Costs (2 years at £72,000) £120,000 Vehicle Fund £32,500 PPE Replacement fund

By far our biggest ongoing cost is the fuel, insurance, servicing and maintenance of our vehicle fleet. It is planned to replace our oldest vehicle during 2022.

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The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Plans for future periods

At the same time we are planning for the future and fund raising to replace our vehicles, protective clothing and helmets on a rolling basis as required.

It is our aim to have all of our vehicles stored in garages for their protection and to speed up our response during the winter. The search for suitable sites near Owler Bar and Hathersage continues.

We are planning to maintain the training for the swift water rescue section and to add to their equipment to improve their capability.

We will also continue to invest in the training of team members who are our most valuable asset. Without team members there would be no team and no rescues would be carried out.

Long term we are raising funds to provide the team with freehold ownership of an operational base in the Hope Valley to secure the future of the team.

Structure, governance and management

The charity was established by a charitable trust deed in October 1981 and registered as a charity on 4[th] May 1982, with charity number 512559.

The company was incorporated as a private limited company on 13[th] July 2005.

The company was registered as a charity on 27[th] October 2010 with charity number 1138626.

On the 4[th] January 2011 charity number 512559 was removed and all assets transferred to the incorporated charity number 1138626.

On the 8[th] September 2021 the private Limited Company status was changed to that of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Charity number 1138626 remains the registered charity number of the organisation.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

All trustees are elected annually by the team members at the annual general meeting. Broadly the team leader is responsible for operational activities and the chairman is responsible for non-operational activities.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for identifying and disclosing transactions with related parties. None of the trustees receive remuneration or other benefits apart from travel expenses in some instances for out of area journeys. However, the Charity did pay a £100 kit allowance to Full Members of the rescue team and of these 3 are trustees.

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 30th August 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Ian Bunting Chair of Trustees

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EDALE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Edale Mountain Rescue Team Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on pages 9 to 13.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statement carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act of 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

John Waning FCA Lindrick Accountancy Services Ltd 205 Outgang Lane Dinnington S25 3QY

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Income
Income from generated funds
Income from charitable activities
Investment Income
Total Income and endowments
Expenses
Costs of generating funds
Expenditure on Charitable activities
Total Expenditure
Net income before transfers
Gross transfers between funds
Net income for the year
Fund balances at 1 January 2021
Fund balances at 31 December
2021		 Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
Total
2020
Total
£
£
£
£
£
117,056
5,000
122,056
126,078
56
56
956
117,112
5,000
122,112
127,034
63,306
28,165
-
91,471
78,826
63,306
28,165
-
91,471
78,826
53,806
(28,165)
5,000
30,641
48,207
(51,815)
51,815
-
1,991
23,650
5,000
30,641
48,207
426,537
697,350
1,123,887
1,075,680
428,528
721,000
5,000
1,154,528
1,123,887

This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

BALANCE SHEET AT 31/12/21

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
2
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors (amounts falling due within one year)
3
Cash at bank and in hand
Other investments
4
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
Represented By
Revaluation Reserve
7
Income Funds
8
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Other Charitable funds		 £
10,602
472,549
509,104		 2021
£
173,098
990,534		 12,700
912,485
-		 2020
£
199,304
924,583
992,255
1,721		 925,185
601
1,163,632 1,123,887
9,104
721,000
433,528		 -
697,350
426,537
1,163,632 1,123,887

For the year ending 31/12/2021 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Approved by the board of trustees on 30th August 2022 and signed on their behalf by

............................. I Bunting Trustee

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1a. Basis Of Accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

1b. Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

1c. Resources Expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1d. Allocation And Apportionment Of Costs

All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.

1e. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.

1f. Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Long Leasehold Properties straight line 15% Plant and Machinery straight line 20% Fixtures and Fittings reducing balance 25% Motor Cars reducing balance 15%

1g. Turnover

Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.

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2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
At 01/01/21
Additions
Disposals
At 31/12/21
Depreciation
At 01/01/21
Disposals
For the year
At 31/12/21
Net Book Amounts
At 31/12/21
At 31/12/20
3. DEBTORS
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other Debtors
4. OTHER INVESTMENTS
Investec Low Risk Portfolio
5. CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade Creditors		 Long
Leasehold
Properties
Training
Wall
Fixtures
and
Fittings
Motor
Vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
159,405
25,240
56,519
212,250
453,414
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Long
Leasehold
Properties
Training
Wall
Fixtures
and
Fittings
Motor
Vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
159,405
25,240
56,519
212,250
453,414
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
159,405
25,240
 56,519
212,250
453,414
88,836
15,144
-
-
7,970
1,262		 22,680
127,450
254,110
-
-
-
4,254
12,720
26,206
96,806
16,406		 26,934
140,170
280,316
62,599
8,834
70,570
10,096		 29,585
72,080
173,098
33,839
84,800
199,304
2021
2020
£
£
10,602
12,700
10,603
12,700
2021
2020
£
£
509,104
-
509,104
-
2021
2020
£
£
1,721
601
1,721
601

6. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. Each member gives a guarantee to contribute a sum not exceeding £1 to the company should it be wound up. At 31/12/2021 there were 45 members and 11 aspirants.

7. REVALUATION RESERVE

Increases in the value of the low risk investment policy with Investec are transferred to the revaluation reserve until funds are withdrawn from the policy and the increase is realised, at this point the gain will be recognised in the statement of financial activities.

8. RESTRICTED FUNDS

A donation was received of £5,000 to be spent on equipment bags and medical bags. Expenditure on these items is planned during 2022.

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team - for the year ended 31 December 2021

INCOMING RESOURCES

Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Monetary Donations
Restricted Donations
Legacies
Grants
Friends in High Places
Collections
Shows and Events
Collection Boxes
Just Giving
Nine Edges
First Aid Cover
Talks
Fundraising Sales
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest receivable
Investec profit/loss
EXPENSES
Charitable Activities
Depreciation of fixed assets
Base Costs
Website
Fundraising Costs
Ringinglow Garage Exp
Communications
Computers and Internet
Search and Rescue Equip
Training
Medical Supplies
Vehicle Running Costs
Uniforms
Team Insurance
Water Rescue Equip
Nine Edges Costs
Crag Wall Exam
Restricted Fund, PPE equipment
Governance Costs
Stationery & office supplies
Printing
Accountancy and legal fees
Sundry expenses
Total Expenditure
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds		 5,000
7,613
-
1,000
5,743
387
3,567
33,208
6,403
2,050
108
1,429		 2021
£
55,548
66,508		 300
49,715
2,000
701
2,511
162
4,063
34,328
-
900
-
3,123		 2020
£
28,276
97,802
122,056 124,078
56
9,104		 956
-
9,160 97,802
2020
£
28,001
513
636
3,961
579
5,026
202
4,761
1,059
7,700
12,123
8,732
2,200
1,535
-
-
300
77,327
228
-
906
363
1,497
78,824
56,914
21,910
78,824

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