The Team needs to raise between £10,000 and £15,000 a year to cover running costs. If you are able to assist with fundraising or would like to make a donation, please contact our Fundraising officer whose details are listed below. Cheques need to be made payable to “Western Beacons Mountain Search and Rescue Team” and if you pay income tax, please complete the Gift Aid Form so we may claim the tax back. We can lso except PayPal, credit & debit cards

Fundraising Officer

Chris Davies
Fundraising officer
5 Union street
Maesteg
CF34 0BG

fundraising@westernbeacons.org.uk

In addition to funds for running costs, the Team is also fundraising for 3 projects, which will help improve the service we offer. These projects are listed below.

Project 1 Digital Mapping - £6000

Using mapping software and GPS receivers, Team members locations can be plotted on to Search Areas, giving a more accurate view of area searched, coverage and highlighting areas that need re-visiting.

Project 2 Control Vehicle Refurbishment - £7,000 to £10,000

Our 7 year old vehicle is in need of internal work to accommodate the digital mapping project. External bodywork repairs are also required due to the vehicle being stored outside.

Project 3 Headquarters - £20,000 to £120,000

The Team is very grateful for the support it receives from Bridgend County Borough Council with a Headquarters. However this building does not accommodate the Teams Two Vehicles. The Team are exploring various options to protect the vehicles, which include:-
· Building a carport / garage on the current site.
· Total rebuild on the current site.
· New build at a different location.

Moving the vehicles under cover will not only extend its operating life, but it will also reduce our response times drastically. Currently expensive and delicate equipment such as Defibs, Radios etc have to loaded each time the Team are called out.