CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110512023 Period start dats to 3010412024 Period end date Charity name: Search and Rescue Lincolnshire Charity registration number: 1203816 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in ils governing document To relieve suffering. distress and preserve life. good health and safety of vulnerable human life in an emergency. Delivered by provision and maintenance of a trained search and rescue team and equipment. To provide adequate arrangements for the secure and efficient search and rescue of an rsons so endan ered. Sear¢h and Rescue Lincolnshire has provided support for several incidents related to flooding during 202312024. We have provided recovery and relocation services and community awareness duties in Coordination with the Lincolnshire Resili8ncè Forum and Lincolnshire Emergency Services. We train every month to ensure that we maintain and develo our ca abilrties as a search and rescue team. The trustees have, considered guidance on public benefit. All of the Charity's operations are centred on searching for high-risk missing people and supporting the local community during emergencies and major incidents. Summary of the main activilies in relation to those purposes for the publi benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or services idenlified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt Achievements and Performance Search and Rescue Lincolnshire has been established for 12 months. During this time, we have recruited a membership of 16 search and rescue technicians and seven support staff. Each month. we conduct training exercises. We are building upon solid relationships with the Lincolnshire Resilien Forum and Lincolnshire Emergency Services to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable persons who are missing in Lincolnshire and beyond. We were called out throughout flooding events in Lincolnshire during the autumn and winter and were able to offer support to vulnerable persons. One notable example of our capability was a call-out to a disabled, elderfy lady stranded in a flooded house with 6 dogs and 3 cats. We worked closely with the Fire and Rescue Service to recover and relocate the lady and all her pets to safety. Summary ofthe main achievemenls of the charity, identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period We run three bank accounts" one current account and two savings accounts. Our opening balance at the start of the year was £10, and the combined balan of all accounts al the end ofthe year is £21721. Our total s endin for this financial ear is £1105. There is no current policy for holding reserves, although we have identified that a critical cost is insurance, which is accrued IhroughoLrt the preceding year. The charity will endeavour to hold resèrves in later years.. we have onl been established for 12 months. NIA We are a newly established Charity., provision for reseNes will be made in later ears. There are no deficits in any area. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves slating why they are held Amount of resetves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going conrn There are no uncertainlies about the Charity's continuation as a going concem. We continue to recruit new members with a diverse background and rentlY secured a grant from the National Lottery of £19806, which will allow us to purchase essential equipment without using money from fundraisin Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Constitution How is the charity constituted7 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection m8thods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled lo appoint one or more trustees Every trustee is appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees have regard to the skills. knowledge and experience needed for the eff8Ctive administration of the CIO. Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the cha uses istered charit number Chanty's principal address Search and Rescue Lincolnshire NIA 1203816 54 West End Road Frampton Boston PE20 1 BT
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trusts• nam• Office lif any) Namè of pèrson lor bodyl entltled toa oint trust•• ifan Paul Woodman Gordon Andrew Lack Chief Executive NIA NIA Social Media Orrir NIA NIA lan Trevor Treasurer NIA NIA John William Plant Michael Anthony Carr Victoria Lorraine Huitson-Broom NIA NIA NIA NIA Social Media and Fundraising Officer NIA NIA Harry Felstead- Solley John Leslie Huitson-Broom NIA NIA Secretary NIA NIA Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Director name None ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trusts• name None Datss a¢t•d if not f¢r whol• Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this ca acit Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charit 's ob'ects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets None NIA NIA Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke NIA ersonnel details Other o NIA tional infomiation
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustses, report al>ove. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) I¢L Full namels) Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chair, etc CHISF Date IL
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