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Community & Fundraising

Supporters Group

Be part of the team that keeps the Peak District safe. Help at events, learn new skills, and contribute to the team's ability to carry out rescues around the clock.

Two ways to join

Choose your way to support

Supporter

Active volunteering + fundraising

From

£1

/month

Help at events throughout the year

Hands-on roles at the team base

Pathway to Operational Team

Quarterly online magazine: Derby Rescuer

Give monthly as a Supporter

Friend

Lower commitment, steady support

From

£3

/month

Nominal monthly donation

Show your support and stay informed

Quarterly online magazine: Derby Rescuer

Give monthly as a Friend

Get involved

What our Supporters get involved with

Pick and choose the events that fit your schedule.

PR & Fundraising

Engage the public at stalls, collections and community events across the region.

Training Casualties

Role-play scenarios so our operational team can hone rescue skills.

Medical Assessments

Support scenario-based assessments used in team training.

Vehicle Checks

Help keep our fleet ready with routine checks at base.

Base Maintenance

Pitch in with upkeep of our base and compound.

Path to Red Jacket

Many supporters progress to the Operational Team after getting involved.

In their words

Why supporters love it

I joined as it combines my love of hiking and emergency medicine… supporting the amazing team by fundraising gives me a great sense of satisfaction.

Charlotte

It is great to be able to choose which events to support… Everyone is so friendly… It gives a great sense of community.

John

I have participated in fundraising events, vehicle checks and general maintenance… I take satisfaction in promoting awareness of the Team’s mission.

Gavin

Whether it’s holding a collecting tin or extracting a casualty from a steep hillside, both roles are equally important in keeping the team effective.

Andy

How it works

When you join, at a glance

1. Join online

Join online and receive your welcome email.

2. Induction evening

Attend an induction / information evening.

3. Vehicle & equipment morning

A vehicle and equipment information morning at base.

4. Pick an event

Pick an event to support. See you there!

You'll receive a welcome email, the events list, and invitations to an induction evening and a vehicle and equipment morning.

Frequently asked questions

Supporter: expected to play a more active role at events and activities, contributing £1/month. Friend: a lighter commitment focused on a £3/month donation to show support. Both receive our quarterly online magazine, Derby Rescuer.
Not at all: choose the events that fit your schedule. Many supporters help a handful of times per year.
Yes. When recruitment opens again, we will recruit from within the Supporters Group.

Ready to get involved?

Become a Supporter or a Friend today

Join from £1 a month and help keep the team ready around the clock.