--- title: "Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team — check charity number 1205651 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205651. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Headquarters. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wiltshire-search-and-rescue-team retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:14:19.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team is a registered charity (number 1205651) 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. Its latest reported income was £74,385 (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 Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team? Registered charity number 1205651 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Headquarters Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £74,385 Website [wilsar.org.uk](https://wilsar.org.uk/) ## What does Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team do? Search and rescue teams exist to search for missing persons or the vulnerable, and items such as evidence in a criminal case. WILSAR primarily cover the county of Wiltshire but we also regularly assist neighbouring teams in Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset and Berkshire and will assist any search organisation requesting help, if at all possible. ## What causes is Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wiltshire Search and 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=wiltshire-search-and-rescue-team&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://wilsar.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team a legitimate charity? Yes. Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205651) 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 Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team's charity number? Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team's charity number is 1205651. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205651? Search 1205651 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 Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team do? Search and rescue teams exist to search for missing persons or the vulnerable, and items such as evidence in a criminal case. WILSAR primarily cover the county of Wiltshire but we also regularly assist neighbouring teams in Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset and Berkshire and will assist any search organisation requesting help, if at all possible. Does Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wiltshire Search and 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 Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team? Wiltshire Search and Rescue Team's website is https://wilsar.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/1205651).