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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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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New helipad launches at Salisbury District Hospital

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has become the first air ambulance to land at Salisbury District Hospital’s newly upgraded helipad.

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WAA helicopter on the charity's helipad under a rainbow

Our impact | March 2024

Friday, 12 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has experienced its busiest ever start to a year, being called to 329 missions in the first three months of 2024.

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2023 Impact Report

Thursday, 04 April 2024

The year 2023 was another busy one for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, not just from an operational point of view with missions, but also in terms of the demands placed on our charity team, who are tasked with achieving the yearly fundraising goal to keep our helicopter flying.

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Visitors at WAA airbase viewing the helicopter taking off

Another sell out Brew with the Crew event with Air Ambulance crew

Wednesday, 03 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Easter Brew with the Crew event proved a massive success, with a sell-out crowd in attendance.

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Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

When Hitachi Information Control Systems (based in Bradford on Avon) embarked on raising funds by having a charity raffle for their Christmas party last year, they were bowled over when other local businesses got on board, not just to donate prizes but also adding much needed funds to the pot!

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Our impact | February 2024

Thursday, 21 March 2024

February was another busy month for our aircrew, with a total of 97 missions taking place. This equates to an average of three missions a day, including the additional leap year day.

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Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

A team of nine from local accountancy firm Gooding Accounts will scale Wales’ highest peak this summer with the aim of raising at least £2,000 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Front view of the WAA helicopter at night with stars in the background

Our impact | January 2024

Monday, 19 February 2024

The charity experienced its busiest January since records began, as our crew were called out to 118 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.

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What's coming up...
Air Ambulance pilot mascot standing with a black Labrador outside the airbase

In the community

Paws for a Cause

Saturday 21 June 2025

Calling all dog lovers, come and join us for the inaugural Paws for a Cause!
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Thursday 03 July 2025

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

Young children sat with a parent on a picnic blanket with toys, overlooking an airbase

Our event

Teddy Bears Picnic

Thursday 31 July 2025

Kickstart the Summer holidays at our Teddy Bears Picnic!
A group of people lounging in the sun at an air ambulance airbase

Our event

Summer at the Base

Saturday 16 August 2025

Celebrating our 35th Birthday!
A pilot talking to a room full of people sat on chairs

Our event

Q's with the Crew

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Join us for this opportunity to ask all your burning Q’s to our crew
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Join our birthday challenge!

Join our birthday challenge!

Our 35 for 35 challenge is a chance for individuals, families, companies or teams to complete 35 miles throughout July. 

Join our birthday challenge and celebrate our 35th year of operation 🎉

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