Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Also known as: Heart of England Air Ambulance Charity
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (registered charity number 1143118), formerly known as County Air Ambulance (1001064). The charity's mission is to provide patients with pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through its helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS).The charity covers Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and Worcestershire.
Activities & Mission
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (registered charity number 1143118), formerly known as County Air Ambulance (1001064). The charity's mission is to provide patients with pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through its helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS).The charity covers Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and Worcestershire.
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 18% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% 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 | £19,920,000 | £18,473,000 | £12,198,000 | £59,660,000 | £13,452,000 | 159 / 352 |
| 2024 | £20,472,000 | £16,909,000 | £11,365,000 | £58,083,000 | £9,523,000 | 138 / 250 |
| 2023 | £17,662,000 | £13,721,000 | £9,275,000 | £53,533,000 | £28,531,000 | 118 / 274 |
| 2022 | £18,041,000 | £11,184,000 | £7,352,000 | £50,773,000 | £21,690,000 | 53 / 200 |
| 2021 | £13,913,000 | £10,666,000 | £7,853,000 | £43,399,000 | £18,340,000 | 51 / 250 |
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Frequently asked questions about Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
What does Midlands Air Ambulance Charity do?
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (registered charity number 1143118), formerly known as County Air Ambulance (1001064). The charity's mission is to provide patients with pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through its helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS).The charity covers Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands and Worcestershire.
How much income did Midlands Air Ambulance Charity report in 2025?
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity reported total income of £19.92m and reported expenditure of £18.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Midlands Air Ambulance Charity?
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has a program ratio of 61.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Midlands Air Ambulance Charity registered as a charity?
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 2011 as charity number 1143118. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Midlands Air Ambulance Charity?
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity 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 Midlands Air Ambulance Charity operate?
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity operates across 9 areas, including Birmingham City, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Midlands Air Ambulance Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143118.
Details
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Neachley
SHIFNAL
Shropshire
TF11 8UR
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Also Known As
- Heart of England Air Ambulance Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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