County Air Ambulance Trust
Also known as: Golden Hour Appeal, Helicopter Emergency Land Pad (help) Appeal
The Trust's objects ("the Objects") are to relieve sickness in particular but not exclusively, by supporting helicopter led emergency medical services and funding primary helicopter landing sites at major trauma centres and key accident and emergency hospitals and specialist treatment centres to help end preventable loss of life and reduce the severity of injuries caused by secondary transfers.
Activities & Mission
The Trust's objects ("the Objects") are to relieve sickness in particular but not exclusively, by supporting helicopter led emergency medical services and funding primary helicopter landing sites at major trauma centres and key accident and emergency hospitals and specialist treatment centres to help end preventable loss of life and reduce the severity of injuries caused by secondary transfers.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% 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 | £10,511,000 | £8,658,000 | £5,048,000 | £18,499,000 | £17,560,000 | 11 / 21 |
| 2024 | £10,045,000 | £9,329,000 | £5,905,000 | £15,688,000 | £14,613,000 | 11 / 21 |
| 2023 | £9,783,000 | £8,847,000 | £5,517,000 | £13,554,000 | £12,017,000 | 9 / 10 |
| 2022 | £11,671,000 | £8,587,000 | £5,382,000 | £12,146,000 | £12,146,000 | 10 / 10 |
| 2021 | £9,075,000 | £8,793,000 | £5,550,000 | £10,152,000 | £10,152,000 | 11 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about County Air Ambulance Trust
What does County Air Ambulance Trust do?
The Trust's objects ("the Objects") are to relieve sickness in particular but not exclusively, by supporting helicopter led emergency medical services and funding primary helicopter landing sites at major trauma centres and key accident and emergency hospitals and specialist treatment centres to help end preventable loss of life and reduce the severity of injuries caused by secondary transfers.
How much income did County Air Ambulance Trust report in 2025?
County Air Ambulance Trust reported total income of £10.51m and reported expenditure of £8.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is County Air Ambulance Trust?
County Air Ambulance Trust has a program ratio of 48.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was County Air Ambulance Trust registered as a charity?
County Air Ambulance Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1996 as charity number 1057063. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs County Air Ambulance Trust?
County Air Ambulance Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL ROBERT QUIXANO HENRIQUES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does County Air Ambulance Trust operate?
County Air Ambulance Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is County Air Ambulance Trust a registered charity?
Yes — County Air Ambulance Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057063.
Details
PO BOX 999
WALSALL
WS2 7YX
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Also Known As
- Golden Hour Appeal
- Helicopter Emergency Land Pad (help) Appeal
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated