West Mercia Search and Rescue

West Mercia Search and Rescue

Saving lives in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire

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West Mercia Search and Rescue

West Mercia Search and Rescue

Saving lives in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire

  • Home&Dry
    • FREE Water Safety Course
  • Everyday Heroes
    • Edward’s Story
      • About Us
        • History of the team
    • Annie’s Story
    • Scott’s Story
    • We can’t discuss callouts
  • How you can help
    • Volunteer
    • Why we need your help
    • Regular small donations
    • Get sponsored
    • Leave a gift with your will
    • Corporate support
    • Fundraising rules for events
  • Useful Info
    • Someone’s gone missing
    • Public search advice
    • Water safety advice
    • Mental health help
    • Info for carers
    • Free CPR training
    • First officer on scene
  • Donate Now

Author: andy

Armed Forces Covenant

October 2, 2017andy

Yesterday we signed the Armed Forces Covenant, to mark our recognition of serving regular, reservist and veteran military staff and their families. We were hosted for the day by 4th…

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PCC grants us 3-year’s of rent costs

April 24, 2017andy

The Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, has awarded a grant of £51,000 over three years, to West Mercia Search and Rescue, allowing us to expand our operation and continue our focus…

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Timeline of a callout

April 20, 2017andy

On 19th April 2017 we received a request to search for a high-risk missing girl in a very rural area of the Shropshire Hills. This is the timeline of that…

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Statement re your personal details

April 5, 2017andy

As news comes to light of fines being imposed on some major UK Charities because of illegal sharing of personal data, we wanted to make clear what data we hold…

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Shropshire Star Tokens Needed

March 3, 2016andy

Do you read the Shropshire Star? We could win a slice of £20000 with your help. We need you to collect the tokens which are in each issue of the…

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Vehicle Sponsor – RCF Bolt & Nut

February 25, 2016andy

We're amazingly thankful to the engineers at RCF Bolt & Nut who have been long-term supporters of the team vehicles. Their help has not just been monetary, but they've put…

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National Flooding Grant

February 22, 2016andy

WMSAR has been awarded £32,000 by the Department for Transport to allow us to purchase 3 new boats, engines, water safety kits and a replacement 4×4 towing vehicle.

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Worcester Round Table support water rescue team

February 9, 2016andy

They agreed to fund a full year’s worth of refresher training for our water rescue specialists – a whopping £1380 – and help ensure that we keep as many members as possible up to date with their qualifications.

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Contact

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Correspondence address: West Mercia SAR, c/o RCF, Park Lane East, Tipton, West Mids, DY4 8RF

Registered Charity 1122651

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