Governance
West Mercia Search & Rescue is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Charity registration
1211785
Previous registration
1122651
Prior to CIO conversion
Registered office
Stanmore Business Park
Bridgnorth
WV15 5HP
Governing document
The charity is governed by its CIO constitution, which sets out the objects, powers and procedures of the organisation. A copy of the constitution is available on request.
Trustees
The charity is governed by a board of trustees who meet regularly to oversee the strategic direction, financial management and operational governance of the organisation.
Trustees are required to act in the charity’s best interests, to manage its resources responsibly, and to apply reasonable care and skill to the decisions they take. They are also responsible for ensuring the charity operates within its constitution and meets its obligations under charity law.
Because the charity has no paid staff, trustees give their time in the same way as everyone else on the team: around work, family and other commitments. Between them, the board brings experience from many walks of life, and the balance of skills is reviewed as vacancies arise.
Trustees serve in a voluntary capacity and do not receive any remuneration, payment or benefit from the charity.
Annual accounts
Our annual accounts are filed with the Charity Commission and are available for public inspection. They can also be downloaded below.
Annual accounts
Most recent year
The downloadable accounts file is awaiting upload. In the meantime, contact us to request a copy.
Policies
We maintain a full suite of policies covering safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and complaints. These are reviewed regularly by the trustees. Key policies are available on request.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding all individuals who come into contact with our charity, including volunteers, service users and members of the public. Our safeguarding policy is available on request.
Privacy
Our privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Complaints
If you wish to make a complaint about any aspect of the charity, please contact us in writing at the registered office address or via our contact form. Complaints are reviewed by the trustees and responded to within 28 days.
