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The Great North Air Ambulance Service

TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS WITHIN THE COUNTIES OF NORTHUMBERLAND, CUMBRIA, DURHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF AN AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL IN MEDICAL DISCIPLINES WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO PRE-HOSPITAL CARE.

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Activities & Mission

TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS WITHIN THE COUNTIES OF NORTHUMBERLAND, CUMBRIA, DURHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF AN AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL IN MEDICAL DISCIPLINES WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO PRE-HOSPITAL CARE.

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

Latest Income
£10,970,316
Latest Expenditure
£10,027,107

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% 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

Donations & Legacies £6,783,075
Charitable Activities £814,177
Other Trading £3,177,787
Investments £195,277
Other Income £27,815

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,203,865
Raising Funds £2,823,242
Governance £33,571
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
£10,970,316
£10,027,107£7,203,865£17,914,027£9,000,600107 / 140
2024
£9,803,541
£9,808,738£7,285,282£16,935,486£16,952,093110 / 140
2023
£10,849,751
£9,193,935£7,116,161£16,952,093£600,000105 / 48
2022
£8,412,510
£8,393,750£6,591,128£15,295,955£15,295,955101 / 49
2021
£8,517,729
£7,429,630£5,246,884£15,275,909£15,275,90990 / 64

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Great North Air Ambulance Service

What does The Great North Air Ambulance Service do?

TO PROMOTE THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS WITHIN THE COUNTIES OF NORTHUMBERLAND, CUMBRIA, DURHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF AN AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE. THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL IN MEDICAL DISCIPLINES WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO PRE-HOSPITAL CARE.

How much income did The Great North Air Ambulance Service report in 2025?

The Great North Air Ambulance Service reported total income of £10.97m and reported expenditure of £10.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Great North Air Ambulance Service?

The Great North Air Ambulance Service has a program ratio of 65.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Great North Air Ambulance Service registered as a charity?

The Great North Air Ambulance Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 2002 as charity number 1092204. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Great North Air Ambulance Service?

The Great North Air Ambulance Service 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 The Great North Air Ambulance Service operate?

The Great North Air Ambulance Service operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Great North Air Ambulance Service a registered charity?

Yes — The Great North Air Ambulance Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092204.

Details

Address
Progress House
Urlay Nook Road
Eaglescliffe
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Cleveland
TS16 0QB
Registration Date
24 May 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3991794
Charity Number
1092204

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Trustees

Anthony Chi Wing Hui
Claire Marcia Vaughan
Dr Jason Easby
Giles Henry Sharp
Helen Mary Ray
Jonathan David Jowett
Lauren Martine Huntington
Lisa Charles-Jones
Stephen Groves

Sectors & Classifications

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