First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast)
Also known as: Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust
To relieve sickness and pain in the county of Cornwall and the isles of Scilly by assisting in the provision of an air ambulance helicopter.
Activities & Mission
To relieve sickness and pain in the county of Cornwall and the isles of Scilly by assisting in the provision of an air ambulance helicopter.
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £137,995 | £137,995 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £99,854 | £99,854 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £30,306 | £30,306 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £31,867 | £31,867 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast)
What does First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) do?
To relieve sickness and pain in the county of Cornwall and the isles of Scilly by assisting in the provision of an air ambulance helicopter.
How much income did First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) report in 2024?
First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) reported total income of £138k and reported expenditure of £138k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) registered as a charity?
First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 1988 as charity number 299000. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast)?
First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) 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 First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) operate?
First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Isles Of Scilly.
Is First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) a registered charity?
Yes — First Air Ambulance Service Trust (faast) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299000.
Details
Trevithick Downs
Newquay
Cornwall
TR8 4DY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated