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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

The Queen Consort unveiling the opening plaque for Wiltshire Air Ambulance's new airbase.

Her Majesty extends Patronage of Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Monday, 20 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is delighted to confirm HM Queen Camilla is to continue her patronage of the charity.

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Our impact | April 2024

Friday, 17 May 2024

April proved to be a busy month for our aircrew, as they responded to a total of 107 missions, equating to an average of three missions every day.

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A group of people, some sitting on sofas, unveiling a new comfortable room

Renovated family room unveiled

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has given the Family Room at its airbase an incredible makeover, with support from Furniture Box and SXW Carpentry.

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A doctor wearing an orange flight suit, crouched and pointing at a WAA green clothing bank

Recycling partners receive prestigious King’s Award

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is proud to be partnered with Recycling Solutions Ltd, who have recently been honours with a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth.

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The exterior of Middlewick House, with five sports cars parked on the lawn in front

One month to go until Middlewick House Open Garden returns

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Nick and Annette Mason will be opening up their garden to the public again on 8-9 June to raise vital funds for two local charities, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

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Mike Land with the 24hr van pull vehicle parked on the helipad next to the WAA helicopter

Mike Land aims to beat van-pull record

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

A Swindon branding expert, who cheated death when his bungee snapped during a jump, hopes to break the Guinness World Record for pulling a van.

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A volunteer at an event wearing a yellow t-shirt, they are sat at a table with yellow collection buckets on and raffle tickets

Volunteers proudly collect local awards

Monday, 29 April 2024

Two dedicated volunteers for Wiltshire Air Ambulance have received awards for their work in the community.

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Representatives from Backhouse with a pilot and two paramedics

Backhouse chooses us as charity of the year

Friday, 26 April 2024

Backhouse, a Chippenham-based housebuilder, is proud to announce Wiltshire Air Ambulance as its Charity of the Year. This collaboration reflects Backhouse’s dedication to supporting the communities it builds in.

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A cheque presentation from Malmesbury League Of Friends with WAA's crew, in front of their critical care car

MLOF donates further £10k

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has received a further donation of £10,000 from the Malmesbury League of Friends (MLOF).

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What's coming up...
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Monday 20 January 2025

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

National Puzzle Day

Our event

National Puzzle Day

Wednesday 29 January 2025

National Puzzle Day is dedicated to the enjoyment and benefits of puzzles of all kinds. Our team love a Jigsaw Puzzle and we think many of you will too.

A pilot talking to a room full of people sat on chairs

Our event

Q's with the Crew

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Join us for this opportunity to ask all your burning Q’s to our crew
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 11 March 2025

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

A group of runners from the Bath Half marathon, posing with a mascot

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 16 March 2025

This event is now sold out
Fundraiser taking part in a skydive, wearing a Wiltshire Air Ambulance yellow t-shirt

Our event

Skydive

Sunday 13 April 2025

Get ready to experience a rush like no other as you take in fantastic views over Salisbury and beyond.

Car Boot Sale

Our event

Car Boot Sale

Saturday 26 April 2025

Join us at our very first fundraising Car Boot Sale on the front lawn at our airbase!
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 20 May 2025

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

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Need for our charity is greater than ever

Our vital critical care team undertook a record number of missions during 2024, new statistics have revealed.

Read our 2024 statistics
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance aircraft with crew stepping in