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.
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% 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 | £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 |
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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.
How efficient is Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust?
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust has a program ratio of 71.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 8 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.
Details
Flight House
The Business Centre
Earls Colne Business Park
COLCHESTER
CO6 2NS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Essex Air Ambulance Fund
- Essex Air Ambulance Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated