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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £25,991,000 | £14,158,000 | £6,879,000 | £39,344,000 | £19,868,000 | 91 / 172 |
| 2024 | £24,077,000 | £16,781,000 | £7,038,000 | £27,645,000 | £14,083,000 | 85 / 130 |
| 2023 | £16,098,000 | £14,895,000 | £6,811,000 | £20,524,000 | £12,481,000 | 80 / 115 |
| 2022 | £12,476,488 | £13,020,746 | £6,853,830 | £19,163,008 | £17,571,159 | 78 / 169 |
| 2021 | £14,132,033 | £9,239,114 | £4,775,526 | £19,706,608 | £9,840,399 | 73 / 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
5th floor
77 Mansell Street
London
E1 8AN
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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
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated