Saving lives, spreading awareness, sustainable investments

The cause

Saving lives, supporting the emergency services, and educating people on how to stay safe across over 5,000 square-kilometres of Northumbrian countryside is no small task. But it is what the Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team (NNPMRT) do, regardless of the time, date, or weather.

The team require specialist equipment and facilities to undertake their life-saving search and rescue services. Therefore, it is essential that the team also has the right financial planning in place to ensure that they have the right funds to continue their vital work. Investing in IFSL CAF ESG Funds is helping them to do just that. 

The impact

Entirely run by volunteers, NNPMRT members respond to approximately 100 incidents each year. They also donate 4,000 hours a year to support the organisation more broadly, covering governance, administration, training, fundraising, and vehicle and equipment maintenance. All of which means it is critical for the team to select investments that support their mission. 

Discussing their work and how they support their community, Iain Nixon, NNPMRT’s Team Leader, explained, “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. Working with CAF gives us that security.”

Iain Smith, CAF Bank’s Relationship Director for northern England, describes the benefits ESG funds offer charities as, “Our ESG funds help charities obtain a financial return, while also making a positive difference to society and the wider world. It’s fantastic to see that the funds will be a part of NNPMRT ongoing strategic planning.”