Is Galloway Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Galloway Mountain Rescue Team as a registered charity (number SC020065) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Galloway Mountain Rescue Team's charity number?

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team's charity number is SC020065. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020065?

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Does Galloway Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team?

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team's website listed in our register data is https://gallowaymrt.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Galloway Mountain Rescue Team registered as a charity?

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was entered on the register on 10 April 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020065SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Galloway Mountain Rescue Team?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £68,071
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £94,298
Registered charity number: SC020065
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: gallowaymrt.org.uk

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Galloway Mountain Rescue Team (number SC020065) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Galloway Mountain Rescue Team do?

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1975 in response to a request from both the community and Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary for a trained, voluntary search and rescue team to assist the Police in times of need. The Team provides search and rescue assistance to the public in an area covering over 130 km (80 miles) from Stranraer in the west to near Dumfries in the east, and 70 kms (40 miles) from the Solway Coast to the South Ayrshire Hills. Galloway MRT is on call 24/7 throughout the year responding to between 10-20 Callouts in a year. Members are all volunteers and there is no…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Galloway Mountain Rescue Team

Answers Galloway Mountain Rescue Team gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 April 1992
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Galloway Mountain Rescue Team registered for?

the saving of livesany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Galloway Mountain Rescue Team yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Galloway Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Galloway Mountain Rescue Team as a registered charity (number SC020065) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Galloway Mountain Rescue Team's charity number?: Galloway Mountain Rescue Team's charity number is SC020065. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020065?: Search SC020065 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Galloway Mountain Rescue Team do?: Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1975 in response to a request from both the community and Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary for a trained, voluntary search and rescue team to assist the Police in times of need. The Team provides search and rescue assistance to the public in an area covering over 130 km (80 miles) from Stranraer in the west to near Dumfries in the east, and 70 kms (40 miles) from the Solway Coast to the South Ayrshire Hills. Galloway MRT is on call 24/7 throughout the year responding to between 10-20 Callouts in a year. Members are all volunteers and there is no…
Does Galloway Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway Mountain Rescue Team. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team?: Galloway Mountain Rescue Team's website listed in our register data is https://gallowaymrt.org.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Galloway Mountain Rescue Team registered as a charity?: Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was entered on the register on 10 April 1992.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.