SUSSEX SEARCH AND RESCUE (SUSSAR)
Registration #1097190 · Registered
www.sussar.orgchair@sussar.org
C/o Haywards Heath Police Station Bolnore Road RH16 4BA
Sussex Search and Rescue is the primary volunteer resource used by Sussex Police in the search and rescue of vulnerable missing people. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are fully approved by Sussex Police policy. SusSAR is staffed purely by volunteers, who as well as covering the whole of Sussex, can also be called out to assist other Search and Rescue groups throughout the UK.
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About SUSSEX SEARCH AND RESCUE (SUSSAR)
SUSSEX SEARCH AND RESCUE (SUSSAR) is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1097190). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), SUSSEX SEARCH AND RESCUE (SUSSAR) reported a total income of £10,709 and total expenditure of £21,352, a spending ratio of 199% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, SUSSEX SEARCH AND RESCUE (SUSSAR) describes its activities as follows: Sussex Search and Rescue is the primary volunteer resource used by Sussex Police in the search and rescue of vulnerable missing people. We are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are fully approved by Sussex Police policy. SusSAR is staffed purely by volunteers, who as well as covering the whole of Sussex, can also be called out to assist other Search and Rescue groups throughout the UK. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 199.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £10,709 | £21,352 | 199% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026