North Cumbria Search and Rescue

04/06/2026

A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers at North Cumbria Search and Rescue.

From callouts and training to fundraising and behind-the-scenes support, your dedication keeps our team operational and our communities safer.

As a charity, we rely entirely on the dedication, commitment and professionalism of our volunteers. Without them, we simply could not operate.

Thank you for everything you do and for the countless hours you give to support others.

02/06/2026

⚠️ Please stay safe around the water this summer. ⚠️
The recent hot weather has been amazing, but it has also brought a devastating reality to our communities. During this latest hot spell, 17 young people have needlessly lost their lives in cold water incidents.
It is incredibly easy to underestimate open water. Even when the air feels boiling hot, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and quarries stay freezing cold.
When you jump in, your body can instantly go into Cold Water Shock. This causes an immediate gasp for air, meaning you inhale water straight into your lungs, making it impossible to swim. Below the surface, there are also hidden currents, sudden drops, and weeds that can trap even the strongest swimmers.
Enjoy the sunshine, but please look out for each other and make smart choices. A quick swim to cool off is never worth your life.
If you ever get into trouble in the water, remember: FLOAT TO LIVE.
Lean back, extend your arms and legs, gently move them to stay afloat, and control your breathing until help arrives.
Please share this post to help protect your friends and family. Let's make sure no more families have to go through this heartbreak.

01/06/2026

If you or anyone you know is having a clear out and has anything you’d like to donate for our team eBay shop (mainly clothes and small postable items) just drop an email to [email protected] and we can let you know re drop off or pick up (locally). As a self funded voluntary team, who are on call locally 24/7 you’d be helping us to help Carlisle and North Cumbria. Please share this post with anyone you think may be able to help us to help our local community.

Thanks to those that already have

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

Enjoy and stay safe in the water.

25/05/2026

North Cumbria Search and Rescue are at Upperby Gala today!

Come along and say hello to the team, have a chat, and learn more about what we do in the community. We’d love to see you there!

As always, every donation and bit of support helps keep our charity operational. Find out more at ncsar.uk

20/05/2026

A great morning for the team as we attended the Work Day event at James Rennie School

The children had the chance to meet a range of organisations including the police, fire service and ourselves, learning more about the important work each service carries out in the community.

There were plenty of smiles as many of the children dressed up and climbed aboard one of our rescue boats to have their photos taken — future rescuers in the making!

To find out more about North Cumbria Search and Rescue or support our charity, please visit our website - www.ncsar.uk

20/05/2026

RNLI Float to Live campaign

If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, Float to Live.

- Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
- Relax and try to breathe normally
- Move your hands and feet to help you stay afloat
- It’s fine if your legs sink, we all float differently
- Practise floating in a local pool if you can

18/05/2026

Yesterday the team were contacted by Cumbria Police and tasked to provide assistance to Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team in the search for a missing person in the Ullswater area.

The team was requested to focus on boat operations on the lake, with the team fielding 5 boats for the duration of the incident. We worked alongside Rescue 897 from Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several teams from Lake District Search And Mountain Rescue Association - LDSAMRA throughout the day to bring this incident to a close.

25 Team members were deployed for 12 hours.

We rely entirely on public support to keep doing what we do. Find out more or donate at: www.ncsar.uk