Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust

Also known as: Essex Air Ambulance Fund, Essex Air Ambulance Trust

To provide pre hospital care mainly with a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, supported by rapid response vehicles.

Activities & Mission

To provide pre hospital care mainly with a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, supported by rapid response vehicles.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Local Authority

Bedford Cambridgeshire Essex Hertfordshire Norfolk Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£16,902,746

Latest Expenditure

£18,267,892

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 66.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 34.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,967,653

Charitable Activities £116,735

Other Trading £10,938,632

Investments £879,726

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,084,529

Raising Funds £6,183,363

Governance £70,786

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£16,902,746	£18,267,892	£12,084,529	£50,617,368	£50,598,312	93 / 459
2024	£19,524,819	£15,743,704	£9,953,126	£52,765,123	£52,765,123	81 / 445
2023	£17,628,818	£13,951,222	£8,819,319	£46,881,615	£46,881,615	72 / 433
2022	£15,518,474	£12,137,493	£7,205,321	£44,418,505	£44,418,505	64 / 412
2021	£17,507,780	£11,329,614	£7,361,639	£40,416,869	£40,416,869	71 / 433

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust

What does Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust do?

To provide pre hospital care mainly with a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, supported by rapid response vehicles.

How much income did Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust report in 2025?

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust reported total income of £16.90m and reported expenditure of £18.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust registered as a charity?

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2005 as charity number 1108989. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust?

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust operate?

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust operates across 6 areas, including Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Essex and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108989.