Rescue team secures future with ESG backing

A Northumberland-based emergency rescue team is investing in sustainable funds to ensure the longevity of its life-saving services across the region’s vast countryside.

The Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team (NNPMRT) has chosen to invest in the Charities Aid Foundation’s IFSL CAF ESG Cautious Fund, strengthening its financial resilience while aligning with its values.

These environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds provide sustainable, long-term returns that help the team secure essential equipment and resources for their search and rescue missions.

Steve Montgomery, NNPMRT’s treasurer, said: “We selected the IFSL CAF ESG Cautious Fund for our Trustees’ Reserve because it met our objectives for long-term protection against inflation with an acceptable level of risk to our capital.”

Responding to around 100 incidents annually, the NNPMRT team, which is run entirely by volunteers, plays a vital role in delivering critical services. They also donate 4000 hours a year to support the team’s governance, administration, training, fundraising, and vehicle and equipment maintenance, highlighting the importance of regular funding.

Iain Nixon, NNPMRT’s team leader, added: “Our mountain rescue team covers the largest operational area in England and Wales and as such, we use a huge amount of volunteer time and equipment.

“Having financial security is paramount in ensuring that we can support the public and colleagues in other emergency services.”

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