Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust
The charities Objects shall be relieving pain and sickness for the benefit of the public by assisting in the provision of emergency medical services and equipment, in particular the provision of an Air Ambulance Service or other emergency transportation primarily in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Activities & Mission
The charities Objects shall be relieving pain and sickness for the benefit of the public by assisting in the provision of emergency medical services and equipment, in particular the provision of an Air Ambulance Service or other emergency transportation primarily in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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 £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £8,626,678 | £7,493,229 | £5,686,007 | £27,202,665 | £6,139,807 | 57 / 250 |
| 2023 | £10,092,494 | £7,631,467 | £6,046,009 | £26,394,015 | £4,871,208 | 53 / 230 |
| 2022 | £11,620,173 | £6,785,558 | £5,311,900 | £23,714,587 | £8,955,535 | 46 / 230 |
| 2021 | £6,491,006 | £5,442,496 | £4,244,741 | £19,366,886 | £5,922,248 | 34 / 225 |
| 2020 | £8,230,644 | £4,444,203 | £3,029,573 | £17,998,634 | £4,440,654 | 39 / 195 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust
What does Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust do?
The charities Objects shall be relieving pain and sickness for the benefit of the public by assisting in the provision of emergency medical services and equipment, in particular the provision of an Air Ambulance Service or other emergency transportation primarily in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
How much income did Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust report in 2024?
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust reported total income of £8.63m and reported expenditure of £7.49m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust?
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has a program ratio of 65.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust registered as a charity?
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 2009 as charity number 1133295. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust?
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Pender Richards. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust operate?
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Isles Of Scilly.
Is Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133295.
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