Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex
Also known as: Kent Air Ambulance Trust, Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust, Kent Air Ambulance, Surrey Air Ambulance, Sussex Air Ambulance
Air Ambulance service in South East England and surrounding areas. Our service provides specialised medicine and knowledge to improve the health and medical outcomes of the wider community.
Activities & Mission
Air Ambulance service in South East England and surrounding areas. Our service provides specialised medicine and knowledge to improve the health and medical outcomes of the wider community.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £24,432,115 | £20,786,058 | £15,166,624 | £38,533,531 | £38,080,403 | 136 / 126 |
| 2024 | £20,695,913 | £20,448,923 | £14,954,780 | £34,112,055 | £33,769,962 | 130 / 120 |
| 2023 | £18,302,245 | £18,797,499 | £13,986,751 | £33,700,775 | £33,523,605 | 105 / 150 |
| 2022 | £17,562,594 | £16,575,420 | £12,441,288 | £34,362,966 | £34,362,966 | 109 / 168 |
| 2021 | £17,435,490 | £15,211,236 | £11,608,801 | £31,872,067 | £31,872,067 | 98 / 172 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex
What does Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex do?
Air Ambulance service in South East England and surrounding areas. Our service provides specialised medicine and knowledge to improve the health and medical outcomes of the wider community.
How much income did Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex report in 2025?
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex reported total income of £24.43m and reported expenditure of £20.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex?
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex has a program ratio of 62.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex registered as a charity?
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 1993 as charity number 1021367. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex?
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Andrew Rhodes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex operate?
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex operates across 4 areas: East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.
Is Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex a registered charity?
Yes — Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1021367.
Details
Rochester City Airport
Maidstone Road
CHATHAM
Kent
ME5 9SD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Kent Air Ambulance Trust
- Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust
- Kent Air Ambulance
- Surrey Air Ambulance
- Sussex Air Ambulance
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated