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Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance

Also known as: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Limited, Heart

THE HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY WAS LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2005 AND ITS AIM IS TO PROVIDE AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE THROUGHOUT HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT IN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CALLS. THE AIR AMBULANCE BECAME OPERATIONAL ON 1ST JULY 2007 AND FLIES SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, UP TO 19 HOURS A DAY RESPONDING TO ACCIDENTS, TRAUMA AND SEVERE ILLNESS.

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Activities & Mission

THE HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY WAS LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2005 AND ITS AIM IS TO PROVIDE AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE THROUGHOUT HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT IN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CALLS. THE AIR AMBULANCE BECAME OPERATIONAL ON 1ST JULY 2007 AND FLIES SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, UP TO 19 HOURS A DAY RESPONDING TO ACCIDENTS, TRAUMA AND SEVERE ILLNESS.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,889,641
Latest Expenditure
£11,840,717

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 66.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 34.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £10,240,827
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £3,142,952
Investments £392,682
Other Income £113,180

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,825,109
Raising Funds £4,015,608
Governance £23,790
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,889,641
£11,840,717£7,825,109£20,101,969£18,629,81932 / 251
2024
£10,922,296
£11,232,209£7,374,628£17,669,300£17,578,44831 / 182
2023
£10,182,407
£10,162,963£6,827,477£17,166,787£17,166,78730 / 131
2022
£9,165,307
£8,580,316£5,689,300£17,329,686£17,329,68628 / 116
2021
£8,269,279
£7,811,927£5,135,379£18,005,017£17,972,80425 / 170

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance

What does Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance do?

THE HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY WAS LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2005 AND ITS AIM IS TO PROVIDE AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE THROUGHOUT HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT IN RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CALLS. THE AIR AMBULANCE BECAME OPERATIONAL ON 1ST JULY 2007 AND FLIES SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, UP TO 19 HOURS A DAY RESPONDING TO ACCIDENTS, TRAUMA AND SEVERE ILLNESS.

How much income did Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance report in 2025?

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance reported total income of £13.89m and reported expenditure of £11.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance?

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance has a program ratio of 56.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance registered as a charity?

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 2004 as charity number 1106234. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance?

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance operate?

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Isle Of Wight.

Is Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance a registered charity?

Yes — Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106234.

Details

Address
Unit H
George Curl Way
SOUTHAMPTON
SO18 2RX
Registration Date
8 October 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4009579
Charity Number
1106234

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Trustees

Benedict Rouse
Benjamin Thomas Rogers
David Wakeham
GRAHAM ALLEN HILL
Isabel Boyer
Lucy Linington
MRS GWEN MOULSTER
Rebecca Brackwell-Slade
Steven Vear
Stuart Gray

Sectors & Classifications

Health Saving of lives

Also Known As

  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Limited
  • Heart

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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