Why Support SARA?
Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) protects life and property through the provision of a professionally trained, specialist rescue service for water and land search incidents. As volunteers, we support the full-time emergency services with our specialist skills and are regularly called upon by the Police, Fire and Ambulance services.
SARA is a registered charity (505504); every single member of our team is a committed volunteer who gives up their precious free time to provide our rescue services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. It is thanks to the generous donations from our supportive public that we can purchase, maintain and run our specialist rescue equipment such as our Land Rover fleet, ropes, boat fleet and personal protective equipment.
It costs approximately £30,000 a year just to keep each of our stations running, and this is before we look at replacing any of the current equipment that we have or acquiring additional life saving equipment. It is important to note that none of our volunteers claim any kind of financial reward or expenses for their time so you can rest assured that 100% of your donations go directly to keeping our charity running.
Ways to support SARA
There are many ways to support SARA: by fundraising for us; donating directly to us; shopping online or by giving some spare time to help out on our station. Here are just a few options but please do get in touch if you have any ideas we can support you with.
Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) protects life and property through the provision of a professionally trained, specialist rescue service for water and land search incidents. As volunteers, we support the full-time emergency services with our specialist skills and are regularly called upon by the Police, Fire and Ambulance services.
SARA is a registered charity (505504); every single member of our team is a committed volunteer who gives up their precious free time to provide our rescue services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. It is thanks to the generous donations from our supportive public that we can purchase, maintain and run our specialist rescue equipment such as our Land Rover fleet, ropes, boat fleet and personal protective equipment.
It costs approximately £30,000 a year just to keep each of our stations running, and this is before we look at replacing any of the current equipment that we have or acquiring additional life saving equipment. It is important to note that none of our volunteers claim any kind of financial reward or expenses for their time so you can rest assured that 100% of your donations go directly to keeping our charity running.
Ways to support SARA
There are many ways to support SARA: by fundraising for us; donating directly to us; shopping online or by giving some spare time to help out on our station. Here are just a few options but please do get in touch if you have any ideas we can support you with.
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Donate Online
Help our rescue station to continue our 24/7 emergency cover by donating online by clicking HERE.
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Donate by Text
Just text ‘SARA02 £5‘ to 70070 (You can change the amount). Your text will cost the standard network message rate in addition to your donation. SARA receives 100% of your donation. This service is currently only available for UK mobiles. |
Donate by Post
Please send a cheque, payable to 'SARA' to: FAO: Station Treasurer SARA Wyre Forest, Wyre Forest Fire Station, Stourport Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7FL Please include a note that your donation was as a result of seeing this webpage, Thank You. |
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Become a supporter of SARA
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To help us raise funds, simply choose a provider who donates to a worthy cause every time you shop, best of all it doesn't cost you a penny. Click the image above to find out more.
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Supporters of SARA (SOS) are an essential part of our life saving team, anyone can help us raise funds by attending events and collections. Please enquire about becoming a supporter by clicking HERE.
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Support our Amazon Wishlist
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Hold a fundraising event
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If you feel donating items of essential equipment is the best option for you, then it couldn't be easier than using Amazon Wishlist. Visit the link HERE, browse through our wish list of items we require to keep us operational and make your purchase. The items will be delivered directly to us for immediate use on our call outs.
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Anyone who would like to support us can hold a one-off fundraising event fully supported by SARA Wyre Forest Crew. Please let us know when and what you are planning so that we can support your event.
Click HERE to contact us. |
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Enter a sponsored event
Having a sponsored event? Did you know you can raise 25% more just by asking your sponsors to fill in this sponsorship form?
Download and print then ask your sponsors to fill in their details and tick the Gift Aid box, if applicable. |
Set up a standing order
Donating a small out each month will ensure that our team are prepared 24/7 to save lives in our local and wider communities.
Download the Standing Order Form |
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Host a collection pot
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Become a team sponsor
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Do you have a business which could host one of our collection pots? CONTACT US to see how you can help.
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We value the support provided by businesses who offer to supply services and/or equipment, either by discount or donation to ensure our services can continue. If you own or work in a business who would be willing to support us then please get in touch. There are mutual benefits for both team and sponsor through publicity and helping a good cause. Our crew are on hand to support and assist any sponsors. For more information please click HERE.
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This page is regularly updated...if you would like to support us please contact us HERE.
Thank you for your continued support
from all at SARA Wyre Forest
As well as the day-to-day running costs associated with providing a search and rescue service, we have a number of funding projects. The funds received for a particular project can only be used for that project and are known as ring-fenced funding.
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Sponsored By
Walton & Hipkiss Estate Agents Kidderminster
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