Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC002433
- Status
- Not Submitted
- Registered
- March 14, 1989
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- Old Duffus Farm Cottage
Duffus
Elgin
IV30 5RH
Contact
- Website
scro.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the saving of lives','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'
The purpose of the Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation (SCRO) is to provide a service to search for and to rescue persons and animals from any underground location (caves, rock fissures and disused mines, except coal mines) in Scotland or any other part of the United Kingdom, to secure funds and pursue the following three activities to facilitate such a service: To implement a relevant and effective training programme for personnel. Liaise with and assist other emergency services Promote general awareness of and improve the standards of care and safety required in the pursuit of speleology and associated activities.
Objectives: 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To provide a service to search for and to rescue persons and animals from any underground location in Scotland or any other part of the United Kingdom, to secure funds therefor and without prejudice to the foregoing generality: - 4.1.1 To explore and implement effective training methods. 4.1.2 To liaise with other emergency services. and 4.1.3 To promote general awareness of and to improve the standards of care and safety required in the pursuit of speleology and associated activities. 4.2 As requested by the relevant Constabulary/Police Service, Fire and Rescue Service, Mountain Rescue Team or like body, to provide assistance in surface search and rescue operations.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- West Lothian
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | £0 | £0 | |
| April 5, 2024 | £18,064 | £10,109 | PDF 1.3 MB |
| April 5, 2023 | £10,694 | £17,953 | |
| April 5, 2022 | £12,829 | £3,837 | |
| April 5, 2021 | £10,998 | £25,608 |