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The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity

The relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life by the provision and support of an air ambulance service for the benefit of the population of Dorset and Somerset.

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Activities & Mission

The relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life by the provision and support of an air ambulance service for the benefit of the population of Dorset and Somerset.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,026,492
Latest Expenditure
£10,076,556

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,660,099
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £4,450,261
Investments £916,132
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,510,218
Raising Funds £1,566,338
Governance £11,520
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
£11,026,492
£10,076,556£8,510,218£43,721,120£43,717,98225 / 104
2024
£9,365,075
£9,788,194£8,621,440£42,583,837£42,262,54824 / 101
2023
£8,723,978
£8,898,508£7,773,776£41,159,457£41,146,30123 / 104
2022
£10,380,476
£7,885,586£6,865,581£42,846,919£42,846,91920 / 104
2021
£9,243,996
£6,654,920£5,701,971£39,757,609£39,757,60919 / 118

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Frequently asked questions about The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity

What does The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity do?

The relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life by the provision and support of an air ambulance service for the benefit of the population of Dorset and Somerset.

How much income did The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity report in 2025?

The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity reported total income of £11.03m and reported expenditure of £10.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity registered as a charity?

The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1999 as charity number 1078685. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity?

The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity 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 The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity operate?

The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity operates across 9 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bournemouth, Cornwall and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078685.

Details

Address
LANDACRE HOUSE
CASTLE ROAD
CHELSTON BUSINESS PARK
WELLINGTON
SOMERSET
TA21 9JQ
Registration Date
20 December 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3966415
Charity Number
1078685

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Trustees

Andrew Sheridan
Heather Morecroft
Martin John Lyne
Michael Bradfield
Richard James Marlow
SARAH DAY
Simon Jones
SUE HEYES
TRACEY KILLEN
WENDY GREEN

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30 July 2026
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