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London's Air Ambulance Limited

Also known as: Express Newspapers H E M S Limited, Virgin H.e.m.s. (london) Limited

The relief of sickness and physical injury by the provision of emergency medical services and equipment and in particular by the provision of a helicopter ambulance service or other emergency transport.The provision of training, research and education in the field of pre-hospital medicine for the treatment and/or prevention of sickness and physical injury.

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Activities & Mission

The relief of sickness and physical injury by the provision of emergency medical services and equipment and in particular by the provision of a helicopter ambulance service or other emergency transport.The provision of training, research and education in the field of pre-hospital medicine for the treatment and/or prevention of sickness and physical injury.

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

Latest Income
£25,991,000
Latest Expenditure
£14,158,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 26.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 48.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 52.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% 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 £18,584,000
Charitable Activities £790,000
Other Trading £5,921,000
Investments £696,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,879,000
Raising Funds £7,279,000
Governance £155,000
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
£25,991,000
£14,158,000£6,879,000£39,344,000£19,868,00091 / 172
2024
£24,077,000
£16,781,000£7,038,000£27,645,000£14,083,00085 / 130
2023
£16,098,000
£14,895,000£6,811,000£20,524,000£12,481,00080 / 115
2022
£12,476,488
£13,020,746£6,853,830£19,163,008£17,571,15978 / 169
2021
£14,132,033
£9,239,114£4,775,526£19,706,608£9,840,39973 / 167

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London's Air Ambulance Limited

What does London's Air Ambulance Limited do?

The relief of sickness and physical injury by the provision of emergency medical services and equipment and in particular by the provision of a helicopter ambulance service or other emergency transport.The provision of training, research and education in the field of pre-hospital medicine for the treatment and/or prevention of sickness and physical injury.

How much income did London's Air Ambulance Limited report in 2025?

London's Air Ambulance Limited reported total income of £25.99m and reported expenditure of £14.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London's Air Ambulance Limited?

London's Air Ambulance Limited has a program ratio of 26.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was London's Air Ambulance Limited registered as a charity?

London's Air Ambulance Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 1989 as charity number 801013. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs London's Air Ambulance Limited?

London's Air Ambulance Limited 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 London's Air Ambulance Limited operate?

London's Air Ambulance Limited operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London's Air Ambulance Limited a registered charity?

Yes — London's Air Ambulance Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801013.

Details

Address
London Air Ambulance
5th floor
77 Mansell Street
London
E1 8AN
Registration Date
16 March 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
801013
Charity Number
801013

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Trustees

Bianca Gill
Gemma Sherrington
Gordon Pitman
James Thomas
Nick Goodwyn
Professor Margot Gosney
Professor Timothy John Hodgetts
Rita Chadha
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Gordon Neil Stewart Forsyth

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Express Newspapers H E M S Limited
  • London's Air Ambulance Limited
  • Virgin H.e.m.s. (london) Limited

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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