Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Provision of funds to sustain critical care operations for the Great Western Air Ambulance based in Bristol and covering Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and providing secondary support for the county of Wiltshire.
Activities & Mission
Provision of funds to sustain critical care operations for the Great Western Air Ambulance based in Bristol and covering Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and providing secondary support for the county of Wiltshire.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% 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 | £6,684,057 | £6,499,435 | £3,840,274 | £5,138,623 | £2,240,996 | 53 / 396 |
| 2023 | £5,379,252 | £5,690,834 | £3,517,558 | £4,825,608 | £2,322,272 | 42 / 240 |
| 2022 | £4,531,259 | £4,621,373 | £2,863,570 | £5,033,699 | £2,601,204 | 34 / 183 |
| 2021 | £3,971,891 | £4,076,073 | £2,601,150 | £5,469,987 | £3,092,010 | 24 / 85 |
| 2020 | £4,136,642 | £3,636,466 | £2,276,216 | £5,424,673 | £3,119,175 | 18 / 66 |
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Frequently asked questions about Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
What does Great Western Air Ambulance Charity do?
Provision of funds to sustain critical care operations for the Great Western Air Ambulance based in Bristol and covering Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and providing secondary support for the county of Wiltshire.
How much income did Great Western Air Ambulance Charity report in 2024?
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity reported total income of £6.68m and reported expenditure of £6.50m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Great Western Air Ambulance Charity?
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity has a program ratio of 57.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Great Western Air Ambulance Charity registered as a charity?
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2007 as charity number 1121300. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Great Western Air Ambulance Charity?
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jason Christopher Holt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Great Western Air Ambulance Charity operate?
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity operates across 6 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Gloucestershire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Great Western Air Ambulance Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121300.
Details
3rd Floor
Ashton Road
Bristol
BS3 2JH
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