All about the governance and finance of our charity. It is vitally important to us that we are accountable to our staff, volunteers, supporters, donors, suppliers and those who we fly to.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust is a registered charity providing an essential Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.
We began operating in 1990 and the helicopter and crew have saved countless lives. The charity shared a helicopter with Wiltshire Police for 24 years, but began operating as a stand-alone air ambulance from 2015 using a Bell 429 helicopter.
It costs £4.5 million a year to keep the lifesaving service operational, which equates to a more than £12,000 per day.
The charity receives no regular direct funding from the Government or National Lottery grants, so relies on the generous donations from the public and local businesses to raise the vital funds needed.
Our helicopter and cars
Stuart from Westbury's story
Wiltshire Air Ambulance saved my life.
But it's not just my life they saved. It meant I could get married and we have our two beautiful daughters.
After collapsing at home in Westbury, Wiltshire Air Ambulance flew me to Southmead Hospital within 11 minutes. If we’d gone by road it would have taken over an hour to get there and it’s unlikely I’d be telling you this story now.
Mission Control
Our latest missions
Find out where we have been carrying out our lifesaving work across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas recently.
Location: Radstock
Attended in: Car
Crew Attending
Adam Khan
Critical Care Paramedic
Rosie Furse
Critical Care Doctor
Location: Salisbury
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
James Hubbard
Critical Care Paramedic
Maria Smith
Medical Director
George Williams
Line Pilot
Location: Swindon
Attended in: Helicopter
Transported to: Great Western Hospital, Swindon
Crew Attending
James Hubbard
Critical Care Paramedic
Maria Smith
Medical Director
George Williams
Line Pilot
Location: Royal Wootton Bassett
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
Paul "Rocky" Rock
Critical Care Paramedic
Louise Cox
Critical Care Paramedic and Air Operations Officer
Shah Rahman
Critical Care Doctor
Elvis Costello
Line Pilot
Location: Biddestone
Attended in: Helicopter
Transported to: Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Crew Attending
James Hubbard
Critical Care Paramedic
Matt Metcalf
Trainee Critical Care Paramedic
George Williams
Line Pilot
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
James Hubbard
Critical Care Paramedic
Matt Metcalf
Trainee Critical Care Paramedic
George Williams
Line Pilot
Location: Frome
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
Craig Wilkins
Critical Care Paramedic
Maria Smith
Medical Director
Elvis Costello
Line Pilot
Location: Salisbury
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
Craig Wilkins
Critical Care Paramedic
Maria Smith
Medical Director
George Williams
Line Pilot
Location: Cheltenham
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
Craig Wilkins
Critical Care Paramedic
Simon Gough MBE
Line Pilot
Twice the Christmas joy in 2024!
Christmas Carol Concerts
We are thrilled to be holding TWO Carol Concerts this year, taking place in Bath and Marlborough during December.
Our Carol Concerts sold out in 2022 and 2023, so make sure you secure your seat as soon as possible. Tickets are on general sale now, with prices from just £15 plus booking fee!
Get in touch
Have you been airlifted by us?
If you or someone you know has been airlifted by our team, it would be great to hear from you. We can arrange for a visit to the airbase for the chance to meet our pilots, paramedics and doctors.