Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust
Also known as: Wales Air Ambulance, Welsh Air Ambulance
The relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life, including by: a) the provision of emergency and specialised medical care; primarily by the provision and support of both road vehicles and air ambulances in Wales; and b) the provision of follow up support to those patients, and their relatives, who have received road vehicle and/or air ambulance support from the Charity.
Activities & Mission
The relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life, including by: a) the provision of emergency and specialised medical care; primarily by the provision and support of both road vehicles and air ambulances in Wales; and b) the provision of follow up support to those patients, and their relatives, who have received road vehicle and/or air ambulance support from the Charity.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 18% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £16,763,949 | £17,384,367 | £11,024,279 | £15,905,545 | £9,262,000 | 104 / 0 |
| 2023 | £15,316,675 | £14,605,030 | £8,595,912 | £16,179,761 | £9,226,760 | 101 / 0 |
| 2022 | £15,402,000 | £13,493,000 | £8,439,000 | £15,445,000 | £8,807,000 | 82 / 414 |
| 2021 | £13,157,000 | £11,842,000 | £7,417,000 | £13,766,000 | £13,750,000 | 75 / 400 |
| 2020 | £14,516,000 | £11,048,000 | £6,454,000 | £11,911,000 | £8,617,000 | 91 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust
What does Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust do?
The relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life, including by: a) the provision of emergency and specialised medical care; primarily by the provision and support of both road vehicles and air ambulances in Wales; and b) the provision of follow up support to those patients, and their relatives, who have received road vehicle and/or air ambulance support from the Charity.
How much income did Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust report in 2024?
Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust reported total income of £16.76m and reported expenditure of £17.38m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust?
Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 65.8%, 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 Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2000 as charity number 1083645. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust?
Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr KYLE JACQUES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust operate?
Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083645.
Details
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Llanelli Gate
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LLANELLI
SA14 8LQ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated