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 Battalion,…
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PCC grants us 3-year’s of rent costs
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…
Timeline of a callout
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…
Statement re your personal details
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…
What people want from a charity
How does the UK public think charities should spend their money? Research specialists nfpSynergy asked them and have shared what they have found in a report published today. 1. 56% of…
“Sorry, but we can’t talk about it…”
What we do leaves us with a duty of care to a missing person which extends beyond the mere searching for, and bringing to safety. We also have a duty to offer them continued protection by not giving any information which might link their name to a medical condition or the reason we searched for them.
Sponsorship by Aquapac
British manufacturer of waterproof cases and bags, Aquapac, has continued to support the team by providing individual members - who have to pay for their own kit - with a…
Pokemon Go – Tips for staying safe
Two Search & Rescue charities are today issuing joint advice to players of Pokemon Go to help reduce risks outdoors. Surrey Search & Rescue, and West Mercia Search & Rescue are…
An insight in to a search
Following on from yesterday’s search success, we thought it would be fitting to offer an insight into how the team operates, and why we perform so well as a team…
Supporter Sticker
We've just ordered a limited run of 150 supporter's stickers - grab them while you can. They're 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) and static-cling, which means they haven't got…