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Strathclyde 4x4 Response

Also known as: S4x4R

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC042216
Status
Active
Registered
April 1, 2011
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
c/o Messrs Sharles
29 Brandon Street
Hamilton
South Lanarkshire
ML3 6DA

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the saving of lives','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

What We Do, Emergency Transport Support: Provide 4x4 vehicles and trained drivers to move essential personnel, patients, or supplies during severe weather (snow, floods, storms) or other emergencies. Community Assistance: Help vulnerable individuals access medical care, deliver prescriptions, or transport key workers when roads are impassable. Resilience Operations: Assist local authorities, Police Scotland, NHS, and other agencies during major incidents or civil contingencies. Event Support: Offer logistical support at public events, often promoting resilience and recruiting volunteers. How They Do It Volunteer Network: Members use their own 4x4 vehicles or unit vehicles, trained for off-road and adverse conditions. Training & Competency: Volunteers complete structured training . Off-road driving First aid Navigation (map, compass, GPS) Radio communications Safety & Vetting: All members undergo PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) checks and Police Scotland NPV vetting

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: 'To preserve and protect human life and property, in particular but not exclusively, by providing equipment, vehicles and other resources to offer support in adverse conditions, environmental hazard and local emergencies, or as required.'

Geography

Main operating location
South Lanarkshire
Geographical spread
Scotland and other parts of the UK

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £10,515 £11,765
March 31, 2024 £9,358 £6,643
March 31, 2023 £6,667 £5,468
March 31, 2022 £3,094 £2,807
March 31, 2021 £22,032 £21,514