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On call 24/7, 365 days a year.

Derby Mountain Rescue Team is made up entirely of unpaid volunteers, serving the Peak District and beyond. Every callout is funded by people like you.

Make a donation Recent callouts

83

callouts so far in 2026

100%

volunteer team, unpaid

£65k+

to keep us running each year

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Latest 2026-83

Thorpe Cloud – Unwell walker

Derby Mountain Rescue Team assisted a walker who became unwell while descending Thorpe Cloud and required a stretcher evacuation from the hill.
  1. 2026-82 Dovedale Unwell walker
  2. 2026-80 Masson Lees Quarry Injured walker
  3. 2026-79 Elvaston Missing person search

News

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10 days of Wildfire Response

Derby MRT launches wildfire response appeal after ten deployment days

Toni's Rat Race

Epic 100-mile fundraising challenge for Derby Mountain Rescue Team

Skyline 2026

Over £5,000 Raised at the 2026 Matlock Skyline Challenge

Building our new base

Follow the build
  1. Mackworth Base Apr 26 Update – First Fix Electrical Nears Completion

    Another key milestone reached as first fix electrical installation nears completion at the new Mackworth base

  2. Building Hope

    Creating Derby's New Mountain Rescue Team Base

  3. 3D Base Design Reveal

    Revealing the design for our new base

Support the team

Help us answer the next call.

With an annual expense of over £65,000, we rely on the generosity of the public and local businesses to keep the team operational. Your support helps us save lives and keep our community safe. Registered charity 1089237

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Thank you

Thank you to the team from myself and the rest of Leek Blue Watch for the input on Saturday. A special mention to Harriet for the opportunity to get hands on too!
Lianne Petts Private Amount
Mark Edwards Private Amount
So reassuring to know that your expertise is always there should it be needed by our runners or volunteers.
Craggrunner £350.00
With thanks from the gardeners of Wirksworth
Wirksworth Open Gardens £200.00
Thanks for all your good work!
Alex Pryor £20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
Thank you for all you do
Smith of Derby Ltd Private Amount
Thanks for great fun at Cromford Mills
Frances Kirk £30.00
Jamie Private Amount

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