--- title: "Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team — check charity number 1216497 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216497. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Rescue Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/teesdale-and-weardale-search-and-mountain-rescue-team-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:13:02.695Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity (number 1216497) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; 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 Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team? Registered charity number 1216497 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Rescue Centre Website [www.twsmrt.org.uk](http://www.twsmrt.org.uk/) ## What does Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team do? TWSMRT operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. We provide a mountain, search and rescue service for the whole of County Durham, from the high fells in the west to the coastal communities of the North Sea. The Team responds to requests by the Police to a range of incident types, from injured or lost people in the hills to vulnerable missing people in urban settings. ## What causes is Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Teesdale and Weardale Search and 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? 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=teesdale-and-weardale-search-and-mountain-rescue-team-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.twsmrt.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate charity? Yes. Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216497) 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 Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team's charity number? Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team's charity number is 1216497. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216497? Search 1216497 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 Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team do? TWSMRT operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. We provide a mountain, search and rescue service for the whole of County Durham, from the high fells in the west to the coastal communities of the North Sea. The Team responds to requests by the Police to a range of incident types, from injured or lost people in the hills to vulnerable missing people in urban settings. Does Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Teesdale and Weardale Search and 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 Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team? Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team's website is http://www.twsmrt.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/1216497).