WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST CHARITY
The Welsh Ambulance Service Charity supports the services provided by the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust, enhancing what is possible through statutory funding. The Charity funds projects that benefit patients and their families throughout Wales, as well as projects that support the wellbeing and development of WAST staff and volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total resources expended exceeded incoming resources, resulting in a net decrease in fund balances of £185,246 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £386,676, which the trustees consider sufficient given the lack of recurrent commitments other than a £10,000 management fee. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Corporate Trustee considers that donations should be applied within a reasonable period of receipt, as long as there are no approved long-term plans that require accumulation of balances, and that expenditure represents appropriate use of funds.” — page 11
“A recharge of governance costs of £10,000 (2023/24 £10,000) was made during the year from the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust to the charity.” — page 31
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £67k | £247k |
| 31/03/2024 | £622k | £105k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £153k |
| 31/03/2022 | £35k | £283k |
| 31/03/2021 | £358k | £30k |
Common questions
Is WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total resources expended exceeded incoming resources, resulting in a net decrease in fund balances of £185,246 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £386,676, which the trustees consider sufficient given the lack of recurrent commitments other than a £10,000 management fee. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST CHARITY as a grant recipient include ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2023 | £403k | Grants awarded 2023 |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2022 | £5k | Grant |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | FY2021 | £0 | Grants to members |