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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

EDALE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Current Ian Bunting, Chair of Trustees Ian Donaldson, Secretary Bob Davey, Treasurer Dave Torr, 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 Primary Banker CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

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 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2025

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)”.

The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

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 primarily within the UK's Peak District National Park as well as the rural areas of South Yorkshire and Derbyshire from our 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 with Derbyshire Constabulary and East Midlands Ambulance Service, we are also called to assist South Yorkshire Police 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 2025 the team has been involved in 3150 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 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 50 team members on the call out list. We also have a support team whose members assist in the non-operational aspects of running the team.

During 2025 we made the decision to disband our swift water rescue section. The specialist equipment used was either sold or donated to other rescue teams within the Peak District.

We 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. In addition, another two team members are training search dogs.

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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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

Due to the number of calls that we receive for people suffering from serious injuries team members are encouraged to hold Remote Rescue Medical Technician qualification. We are pleased to report that during 2025 the majority of our operational team members held this qualification.

Apart from being able to reclaim VAT, EMRT receives little funding from government, and we rely 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 a Land Rover Defender 110 response vehicle, two Toyota Hilux response vehicles, 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. Most funds are raised through the hard work of both the operational and support team members.

Achievements and performance

In 2025 team members attended 159 callouts with a further 21 incidents being attended by our search dog handlers. Additionally, the team was alerted to a further 5 incidents which did not require a team response. During the year we purchased and modified a new Toyota Hilux response vehicle. The old vehicle that it replaced was passed onto the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation. Once again, we ran our annual “9 Edges Challenge” which is a major fundraising event and raised over £11,000 for team funds.

Financial review

A combination of fundraising activities and other income streams have continued to benefit the team.

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.

After reviewing income streams, expenditure patterns (inclusive of agreed funding for future projects) and risk exposure, the trustees have agreed a target level for reserves equivalent to 18 months of core operating costs or £150,000.

This level is sufficient to

If reserves fall below the target, the trustees will implement a recovery plan. If reserves rise above the target, Trustees will consider designation towards strategic priorities.

In accordance with the reserves policy and the teams planned capital investment over the next 15 years, at the end of 2025 monies have been allocated to several projects as listed below.

£1,221,000 Project 2042 New Base Fund
£ 60,000 Project Owler Bar Garage Fund
£ 50,000 Vehicle Replacement/Upgrade fund
£ 3,275 Uniform/PPE Replacement Fund
£ 8,145 Equipment Replacement Fund

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

Risk Management

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

Plans for future periods.

During the year the trustees reviewed the existing 5-year plan that covers the period 2024 to 2029 and were satisfied that this remains unchanged for the coming 12 months. In summary this plan committed to continue to raise funds to cover our running costs.

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

It is our aim to have all 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. Reserve funding has been allocated to this project which is named “Project Owler Bar”.

We will also continue to invest in the training of team members. Without team members there would be no team, and no rescues would be conducted.

Project 2042 New Base Project

Due to the potential future loss of our base in 2042 when the cement works closes, it was decided to commence the search and funding for the construction of a new base. A dedicated working group was established to fulfil this aim. Dedicated fundraising will take place over the coming years in addition to raising funds for our day-to-day activities.

During the year research work has been undertaken to establish the cost of building a new base for our requirements. This work has involved.

Based on the work that has been undertaken we estimate that the construction costs of such a project inclusive of professional fees will be between £1.5million and £2million. Due to the lack of suitable and available land that may become available to purchase we estimate that purchase costs could be up to £1million. We are therefore planning and working on a total project expenditure of circa £2.5/£3million. Due to any potential land that becomes available being sold on the open market and the timescales that would be involved in securing and funding a purchase, the team must have funds readily available to complete a purchase. Hence the establishment of a dedicated fund for Project 2042 and the high level of funds dedicated to it.

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

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 charity. 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 £200 kit allowance during 2025 to Operational Members of the rescue team and of these 2 are trustees.

The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees 17[th] March 2026 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 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

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 2025 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

16 March 2026

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

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 2025
Fund balances at 31 December
2025		 Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
2024
Total
£
£
£
£
£
186,404
-
-
186,404
388,920
96,904
-
-
96,904
58,575
283,308
-
-
283,308
447,495
22,320
82,325
2,697
107,342
125,881
22,230
82,325
2,697
107,342
125,881
260,988
(82,325)
-2,697
175,966
321,614
(409,850)
409,850
-
-
-
(148,862)
327,525
-
175,966
321,614
562,918
1,014,895
2,697
1,580,510
1,258,896
414,056
1,342,420
-
1,756,476
1,580,510

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 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

BALANCE SHEET AT 31/12/24

Notes 2025 2024
£ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 2 145,739 134,222
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors (amounts falling due within one year) 3 19,932 10,821
Cash at bank and in hand 205,945 145,706
Other investments (Flagstone) 4 810,602 779,374
Other investments (Rathbones/Investec) 574,758 _510,887 _
1,611,237 1,446,788
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 5 500 500
NET CURRENT ASSETS 1,610,737 1,446,288
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT 1,756,476 1,580,510
LIABILITIES
Represented By
Revaluation Reserve 7 -
Income Funds 8
Unrestricted funds 414,056 562,918
Designated funds 1,342,420 1,014,895
Other Charitable funds - 2,697
Total Income Funds 1,756,476 1,580,510
Total Reserves 1,756,476 1,580,510

For the year ending 31/12/2025 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 17[th] March 2026 and signed on their behalf by

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

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

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 5%
Plant and Machinery straight line 20%
Fixtures and Fittings reducing balance 25%
Motor Cars straight line 15%

1g. Turnover

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

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
At 01/01/25
Additions
Disposals
At 31/12/25
Depreciation
At 01/01/25
Disposals
For the year
At 31/12/25
Net Book Amounts
At 31/12/25
At 31/12/24		 Long
Leasehold
Properties
Training
Wall
Fixtures
and
Fittings
Motor
Vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
159,405
25,240
57,187
238,279
480,111
-
-
4,000
46,547
50,547
-
-
-38,281
-38,281
159,405
25,240
61,187
246,545
492,377
120,717
20,192
44,291
160,689
345,889
-
-
-
-30,100
-30,100
7,970
1,262
4,223
17,393
30,849
128,687
21,454
48,514
147,982
346,638
30,718
3,786
12,673
98,563
145,739
38,688
5,048
12,896
77,590
134,222

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

3. DEBTORS
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other Debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Chairman’s Fund
Vat Refund
4. OTHER INVESTMENTS
Flagstone Deposit Platform
Investec Low Risk Portfolio
4. CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade Creditors		 2025
2024
£
£
6,924
6,924
7,641
1,632
545
423
4,823
1,843
19,933
10,821
2025
2024
£
£
810,602
779,374
574,758
510,887
1,385,360
1,290,261
2025
2024
£
£
500
500
500
500

5. 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 31/12/2025 there were 48 members.

6. 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. Reductions in value are reversed against the historic revaluation reserve and further reductions over and above the brought forward value of the revaluation reserve are recognised in the statement of financial activities.

6. RESTRICTED FUNDS

A donation was received in £5,000 to be spent on equipment bags and medical bags. Of this a balance remained of £2,697 at December 2024. During 2025 £3,907 was spent on Search and Rescue equipment bags and a further £2,763 was spent on medical bags. The restricted fund is considered to be completed in full.

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Edale Mountain Rescue Team – for the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Registration No. 1138626

INCOMING RESOURCES

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
Loss on fixtures and fittings disposal
Governance Costs
Stationery & office supplies
Printing
Accountancy and legal fees
Sundry expenses
Total Expenditure
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds		 -
21,459
-
2,585
7,371
3,324
6,081
72,208
14,154
313
1,976
330		 2025
£
56,603
129,801		 -
223,315
24,676
2,612
9,241
5,942
5,206
51,122
11,812
1,088
1,447
251		 2024
£
52,208
336,712


186,404 388,920
29,788
67,116		 29,154
29,421
96,904 58,575
2024
£
27,222
4,504
618
6,374
1,256
4,726
2,391
16,669
1,966
27,373
19,800
13,562
5,570
1,009
3,864
585
-
-14,676
122,813
327
83
2,658
-
3,068
125,881
81,989
41,195
_2,697 _
125,881

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