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title: "Penrith Mountain Rescue Team — check charity number 1213452 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Penrith Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213452. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Tynefield Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/penrith-mountain-rescue-team
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:30:38.442Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity (number 1213452) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Penrith Mountain Rescue Team?

Registered charity number

1213452

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Tynefield Drive

Website

[www.penrithmrt.org.uk](https://www.penrithmrt.org.uk/)

## What does Penrith Mountain Rescue Team do?

Penrith MRT provides a search and rescue service for climbers and fellwalkers in the NE corner of the Lake District and Cumbria. In addition, the team is available to assist the statutory emergency services in any way they can. This service is offered free, 24 hours a day and 365 days of the year.

## What causes is Penrith Mountain Rescue Team registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Penrith Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate charity?

Yes. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213452) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Penrith Mountain Rescue Team's charity number?

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team's charity number is 1213452. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1213452?

Search 1213452 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Penrith Mountain Rescue Team do?

Penrith MRT provides a search and rescue service for climbers and fellwalkers in the NE corner of the Lake District and Cumbria. In addition, the team is available to assist the statutory emergency services in any way they can. This service is offered free, 24 hours a day and 365 days of the year.

Does Penrith Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penrith 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 Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Penrith Mountain Rescue Team?

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team's website is https://www.penrithmrt.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213452).