# HAMPSHIRE SEARCH AND RESCUE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1174085
- **Other names:** HANTSAR
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Aug. 2, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1174085


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 5, Manor Farm Buildings, Church Lane, Exton, Southampton
- **Phone:** 0330 330 9506
- **Email:** info@hantsar.org
- **Website:** www.hantsar.org



## Activities

**Objects:** The objects of the CIO are:The preservation and protection of life and health for the public benefit in Hampshire by:• providing volunteer Lowland Search and Rescue services to Hampshire & Isle of WightConstabulary in the search and rescue of vulnerable missing persons throughoutHampshire. In addition, and when called upon, to provide assistance to other volunteerLowland Rescue organisations, police services and other agencies in the search andrescue of vulnerable missing persons or in the event of a local or national emergency ordisaster.• providing qualified water search and rescue volunteers to assist Hampshire & Isle ofWight Constabulary in the search and rescue of vulnerable missing persons throughoutHampshire. In addition, and when called upon, provide qualified water search andrescue volunteers to assist other volunteer Lowland Rescue organisations, policeservices, DEFRA, local authorities and other agencies in the search and rescue ofvulnerable missing persons or in the event of a local or national emergency or disaster.• training operational members in search and rescue techniques to ensure they meet thehigh standards required by police and the Association of Lowland Search and Rescue(ALSAR) so they can be deployed in providing assistance to police and other agencies.• raising public awareness of volunteer Lowland Search and Rescue organisations whenattending local events or giving presentations.• providing services such as (but not limited to) first aid, event marshalling, and safetycover at public events, both independently and in association with other agencies andorganisations, and education and training in such skills, with a view to promoting thepublic’s safe enjoyment of recreational pursuits.

**Activities:** Provision of assistance to the Police in the search for vulnerable missing persons and community resilience




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £166265 | £140080 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £127837 | £113611 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £121574 | £46144 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £132992 | £118997 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £132992 | £118977 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **PHILIP EDWARD HARVEY** (Chair) — appointed March 8, 2018
- Ben William Goddard — appointed March 17, 2022
- Howard Barnes — appointed March 5, 2026
- Karen Jane Bolton — appointed March 5, 2026
- Karen Marie Smedley — appointed April 5, 2023
- Keith William Goldie — appointed March 5, 2026
- Mark Jon Barnes — appointed March 5, 2026
- Philip Mann — appointed March 5, 2026
- Stephen Richard Cook — appointed March 5, 2026