Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue - BLSAR

Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue - BLSAR Finding missing children and vulnerable adults in Berkshire. Search & Rescue, a founder member of Lowland Rescue. Registered Charity: 1202260

Search & Rescue volunteers on call 24/7 — supporting Thames Valley Police to find high-risk missing and vulnerable people across Berkshire.

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👉 www.berkshirerescue.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 1202260

Everyday online shopping is already helping BLSAR, at no extra cost to those doing it. 93 supporters (including many for...
14/06/2026

Everyday online shopping is already helping BLSAR, at no extra cost to those doing it. 93 supporters (including many former members 💙) are currently raising free donations for us.

✅ How it works:
1. Sign up to Easyfundraising (it’s free)
2. Search for BLSAR and select us as your cause
3. Shop online as you normally would via the Easyfundraising website or app
4. Retailers then donate a small percentage of what you spend, at no extra cost to you

🛍️ Where can you use it?
Over 7,000 retailers are involved, including eBay, Sainsbury’s, Argos, Just Eat and many more.

🚀 How to sign up:
1. Click this link: https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/blsr/9vy49g/s2s/ZdU7Z020/SE878/textcopy/
2. Create a free account
3. Choose BLSAR as your cause
4. Start shopping through Easyfundraising (website, app, or browser extension)

💡 Tip: Install the browser extension so it reminds you when donations are available, you don’t even have to think about it!

🎁 Bonus: When you raise your first donation, Easyfundraising will give BLSAR an extra £2

Every donation, no matter how small, helps us continue what we do. Thank you for your support 🙌

We’re out and about today at the Pangbourne Fete, working alongside our partners from the Public Protection Partnership ...
13/06/2026

We’re out and about today at the Pangbourne Fete, working alongside our partners from the Public Protection Partnership made up of Bracknell Forest Council, Wokingham Borough Council and West Berkshire Council 👋

We’ll be here from now until the afternoon, so please come and say hello, find out more about what we do, and meet the teams helping to keep our communities safe and supported. 🤝

It’s a great day for it and we look forward to seeing you there! 🌞

🎉 Congratulations Jo & Andy! 🎉We’re delighted to celebrate Jo and Andy, who have successfully completed the Lowland Resc...
11/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations Jo & Andy! 🎉

We’re delighted to celebrate Jo and Andy, who have successfully completed the Lowland Rescue National Search Operations Course, kindly hosted by our sister team, Warwickshire Search and Rescue.

This specialist course focuses on the planning, coordination and management of search operations, giving volunteers the skills and confidence to support police and partner agencies during missing person searches.

Their achievement strengthens not only their own expertise, but also the capability of our wider team to respond effectively when it matters most.

Completing this qualification takes real dedication, time, and commitment — and we’re incredibly proud of both of them for reaching this milestone.

Please join us in congratulating Jo and Andy on this fantastic achievement, and thanking them for their ongoing commitment to helping bring missing people home safely. 👏

Our drone team recently joined a great day of joint training in Swinley Forest with the three Thames Valley Fire Service...
09/06/2026

Our drone team recently joined a great day of joint training in Swinley Forest with the three Thames Valley Fire Services — Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service & Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service🚒🌲

We showcased how our “eyes in the sky” can support wildfire response — providing real-time aerial views, identifying fire spread, and using thermal imaging to detect hotspots and search in low visibility.

Working from a simulated wildfire scenario, crews assessed conditions while our pilot delivered live footage to support decision-making on the ground.

It’s safe to say… while the tech may be high, our mission stays the same — supporting our emergency service partners whenever they need us 💪

A brilliant day of collaboration and training — and with warmer months ahead, a timely reminder of how vital this capability can be ☀️

💙 Help Us Secure a £1,000 Donation - It Only Takes a Minute! 💙We’re excited to share that we’re eligible to be nominated...
07/06/2026

💙 Help Us Secure a £1,000 Donation - It Only Takes a Minute! 💙

We’re excited to share that we’re eligible to be nominated in the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards, where charities can receive a £1,000 donation and we need as many nominations as possible!

As a charity, we rely entirely on donations to continue our work.

Every contribution helps us support our community, deliver vital services, and make a real difference to those who need us most.

Winning £1,000 would have a huge impact, allowing us to continue and expand the work we’re so passionate about.

🙏 You can help by nominating us today: 👉https://movementforgood.com/draws/1000/?cn=1202260&ct=health

It only takes a minute, and every nomination counts!

Please also share this post with your friends, family, and networks - the more nominations we receive, the better our chances 💫

Thank you so much for your continued support 💙

🚨 Volunteer Spotlight: Anabelle 🚨Finishing off Volunteers’ Week is Anabelle ❤️ one of our most experienced and dedicated...
05/06/2026

🚨 Volunteer Spotlight: Anabelle 🚨

Finishing off Volunteers’ Week is Anabelle ❤️ one of our most experienced and dedicated BLSAR volunteers.

Joining us back in 2016 after being inspired by a book containing details about search dog work, Anabelle has spent the last decade developing her skills and supporting the team in countless ways. From Search Technician and Team Leader to Medic, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Instructor and Welfare Lead! Her impact within our team is incredible.

It's not just about qualifications. Anabelle is passionate about helping others grow, supporting new members, and building confidence across the team!

Anabelle says: “While the situations we attend can be incredibly difficult, we are a positive and motivated team. We can make a huge difference, even if quietly in the background.”And for Anabelle, it’s the people that make it special: “The skills you develop and the diverse, inspiring colleagues you work alongside make this an incredibly rewarding experience.”

👏 Thank you, Anabelle, for 10 years of commitment, compassion and dedication to helping others.

💭 Want to make a difference like Anabelle? We’re always looking for both operational and support volunteers, and if you can’t volunteer, you can still support our life‑saving work by donating. Every contribution helps us continue our searches.

👉 https://www.berkshirerescue.org.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_socials&utm_campaign=anabelle&utm_term=volunteer

Volunteers from Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue were called out overnight by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service t...
05/06/2026

Volunteers from Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue were called out overnight by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service to assist with our Water Rescue Capability.

Our water rescue teams use advanced sonar and underwater imaging technology to support emergency services - helping to locate missing persons, assess underwater hazards, and guide water rescue operations.

These specialist systems enable rapid, accurate searching beneath the surface, even in low visibility or challenging conditions, providing critical support during water-based incidents.

This is what our trained volunteers are equipped to do - day or night, in all conditions - when the call comes.

BLSAR is a charity, entirely volunteer-led, and call outs like this are only possible thanks to the continued support of our community.

Thank you to everyone who stands behind search and rescue 💚

🚨 Volunteer Spotlight: Gary (Gaz)🚨Meet Gaz, our Land Training Officer, TRiM Practitioner and aspiring Team Leader 💙After...
04/06/2026

🚨 Volunteer Spotlight: Gary (Gaz)🚨

Meet Gaz, our Land Training Officer, TRiM Practitioner and aspiring Team Leader 💙

After a 38-year military career as an officer and Chartered Mechanical Engineer (CEng), Gaz now runs his own outdoor training company, delivering adventurous activities and navigation instruction across the UK & overseas. His personal exploits have seen him trek as far afield as Nepal’s remote Upper Mustang 🌍

Gaz joined BLSAR three years ago after seeing a search team near his home, inspired by their “can do attitude” and professionalism.

As Land Training Officer, Gaz designs and delivers team exercises to build skills, teamwork and operational readiness. As a TRiM Practitioner, he also supports colleagues after difficult searches, highlighting the importance of mental wellbeing.

Gaz has recently started his Team Leader training journey, working towards leading searches, Gaz says "BLSAR is an incredible organisation with talented and inspirational operational and support team members, “One Team!” and describes the pride of helping find vulnerable missing people as hugely rewarding.

👏 Thank you, Gaz, for everything you do for your fellow volunteers and members of our community!

If you have ever felt the pull to do something meaningful, now is the time!
Join us operational or in support, learn new skills, and help support vulnerable people across Berkshire.
👉 https://www.berkshirerescue.org.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_socials&utm_campaign=gaz&utm_term=volunteer

🚨 Volunteer Spotlight: Nicola 🚨Meet Nicola, our Recruitment Officer and a valued member of our Welfare team.👏Nicola firs...
03/06/2026

🚨 Volunteer Spotlight: Nicola 🚨

Meet Nicola, our Recruitment Officer and a valued member of our Welfare team.👏

Nicola first discovered BLSAR at a volunteer open day in October 2025 and like many, she “had no idea a search and rescue team even existed in Berkshire,” but was quickly inspired by the team’s work and jumped at the chance to get involved.

Since joining, she’s helped recruit a wide range of talented volunteers, from finance to project management, and says she’s been “amazed by the number of talented people willing to give their time to support the charity.”

Although still relatively new, Nicola says the welcome has been “incredible,” and seeing the team in action, treating vulnerable people with “kindness and compassion” has made her “really proud to be part of the team.”
Now also part of our Welfare team, she’s passionate about supporting fellow members when they need it most ❤️

Her message to anyone considering joining: “This isn’t an easy volunteer role… but what stands out most is the shared purpose… I’ve genuinely never met a kinder group of people.”

👏 Thank you, Nicola, for everything you do!

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do something meaningful, now is the time.
Join us operational or in support, learn new skills, and help support vulnerable people across Berkshire.
👉 https://www.berkshirerescue.org.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_socials&utm_campaign=nicola&utm_term=volunteer

🚨 Volunteer Spotlight: Laurence 🚨Today we’re celebrating Laurence and his inspiring journey with Berkshire Lowland Searc...
02/06/2026

🚨 Volunteer Spotlight: Laurence 🚨

Today we’re celebrating Laurence and his inspiring journey with Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue 👏

Laurence first qualified with the team in 2018 as a Search Technician, and since then has continued to grow his skills and commitment. Along the way, he became a Swift Water Rescue Technician, before putting in the time, effort, and training to recently qualify as a Team Leader this February.

Outside of volunteering, Laurence is the Co-Director of Wyvern Landscapes , balancing a demanding day job with his dedication to supporting others.

Maintaining these vital skills takes real commitment, and for Laurence, it’s all driven by a simple but powerful motivation: giving back to the community 💙

Congratulations on this fantastic achievement, Laurence, and thank you for everything you do!

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do something meaningful, now is the time.
Join us operational or in support, learn new skills, and help support vulnerable people across Berkshire.
👉 https://www.berkshirerescue.org.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_socials&utm_campaign=laurence&utm_term=volunteer

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