North West Air Ambulance
The North West Air Ambulance Charity helicopters and HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) response vehicles operate 365 days a year, with doctors and HEMS paramedics on board providing enhanced pre-hospital care and hospital transfers to patients across the entire North West. The charity is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of life, through services of an air ambulance.
Activities & Mission
The North West Air Ambulance Charity helicopters and HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) response vehicles operate 365 days a year, with doctors and HEMS paramedics on board providing enhanced pre-hospital care and hospital transfers to patients across the entire North West. The charity is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of life, through services of an air ambulance.
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 22% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 14% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% 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 | £15,614,915 | £16,130,885 | £9,977,070 | £20,492,826 | £20,492,826 | 106 / 539 |
| 2024 | £15,683,255 | £14,267,824 | £8,631,689 | £20,765,818 | £20,765,818 | 100 / 800 |
| 2023 | £14,246,459 | £12,724,920 | £7,735,148 | £19,099,111 | £19,099,111 | 95 / 685 |
| 2022 | £11,239,148 | £11,606,457 | £6,875,653 | £17,678,260 | £17,678,260 | 87 / 374 |
| 2021 | £10,424,700 | £9,421,589 | £6,202,374 | £18,027,890 | £18,027,890 | 90 / 295 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about North West Air Ambulance
What does North West Air Ambulance do?
The North West Air Ambulance Charity helicopters and HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) response vehicles operate 365 days a year, with doctors and HEMS paramedics on board providing enhanced pre-hospital care and hospital transfers to patients across the entire North West. The charity is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of life, through services of an air ambulance.
How much income did North West Air Ambulance report in 2025?
North West Air Ambulance reported total income of £15.61m and reported expenditure of £16.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North West Air Ambulance?
North West Air Ambulance has a program ratio of 63.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North West Air Ambulance registered as a charity?
North West Air Ambulance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 1999 as charity number 1075641. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs North West Air Ambulance?
North West Air Ambulance is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is KIM SPENCER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North West Air Ambulance operate?
North West Air Ambulance operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is North West Air Ambulance a registered charity?
Yes — North West Air Ambulance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075641.
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