Mountain Rescue Team carrying a stretcher on a mountain

The Lake District Search & Mountain Rescue Association

We are a voluntary organisation and rely solely on the generosity and support of public donations.

The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association is the umbrella body for mountain rescue teams in Cumbria (UK).

We are a registered charity, funded solely by voluntary contributions - our 12 member teams cover the entire Lake District National Park and Cumbria region.

The teams are autonomous, but LDSAMRA coordinates the development of operational matters such as radio communications, insurance and medical training, as well as wider coordination on larger incidents. It also distributes to the teams any donations or legacies received and makes special allowances for major projects such as building extensions.

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