--- title: "Surrey Search and Rescue — check charity number 1194397 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Surrey Search and Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194397. Education/training charity based in 15a Monument Way East. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/surrey-search-and-rescue retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:13:13.393Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Surrey Search and Rescue is a registered charity (number 1194397) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; armed forces/emergency service efficiency. Its latest reported income was £52,331 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Surrey Search and Rescue? Registered charity number 1194397 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 15a Monument Way East Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £52,331 Website [www.surreysar.org.uk](http://www.surreysar.org.uk/) ## What does Surrey Search and Rescue do? Surrey Search & Rescue is a voluntary specialist search team that assists the emergency services to find missing vulnerable adults and children. We are on-call 24 hours a day, with a team of 80 plus people and search dogs, to respond across Surrey and surrounding areas ## What causes is Surrey Search and Rescue registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArmed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Surrey Search and Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Surrey Search and Rescue 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=surrey-search-and-rescue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.surreysar.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Surrey Search and Rescue a legitimate charity? Yes. Surrey Search and Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194397) 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 Surrey Search and Rescue's charity number? Surrey Search and Rescue's charity number is 1194397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194397? Search 1194397 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 Surrey Search and Rescue do? Surrey Search & Rescue is a voluntary specialist search team that assists the emergency services to find missing vulnerable adults and children. We are on-call 24 hours a day, with a team of 80 plus people and search dogs, to respond across Surrey and surrounding areas Does Surrey Search and Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Surrey Search and Rescue. 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 Surrey Search and Rescue? Surrey Search and Rescue's website is http://www.surreysar.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/1194397).