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the dorset and somerset air ambulance charity

The charity supports the general public. The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Somerset and operates in Dorset, Somerset, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance Charity is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

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

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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers