YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE LIMITED
Provision of a Air Ambulance Service across the County of Yorkshire and surrounding areas
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £4.6m for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £12.3m. Per the trustees' report, net assets total £55.7m, reflecting a robust balance sheet and strong liquidity that supports the charity's long-term objectives.
What the accounts disclose
“3 employees (2024 - 2) received emoluments during the year in the band of £100,001 to £110,000” — page 34
“5 employees (2024 – 4) received emoluments during the year in the band £60,001 to £70,000. 1 employee (2024 – 2) received emoluments during the year in the band £70,001 to £80,000. 4 employees (2024 – 0) received emoluments during the year in the band £80,001 to £90,000. 1 employee (2024 - 3) received emoluments during the year in the band of £90,001 to £100,000. 3 employees (2024 - 2) received emoluments during the year in the band of £100,001 to £110,000” — page 34
“Legacy income increased from £6.4m in 2023/24 to £7.5m in 2024/25.”
“Fundraising activities account for 19% of total income - including legacy income – leaving 81p in every £1 donated to be used for charitable activities or building reserves.” — page 12
“At 31 March 2025, the free cash balance amounted to £13.1m (2023/24 – £12.6m). This represents just over 19 months (2023/24 – 19 months) operating costs” — page 12
“B Braun Limited is a related party as Paul Skelton is a director in this Company (resigned April 2024). During the year Yorkshire Air Ambulance Limited received sponsorship income of £4k (2024 - £26k) from B Braun Limited and donations in kind totalling £0k (2024 - £0k). £nil (2024 – £nil) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 35
“Redmayne Bentley manages a share gift scheme on behalf of the charity and manages the portfolio of investment arising from these donations. Redmayne Bentley is a related party as Liz Dean is a director in this Company (resigned March 2025).” — page 35
“B Braun Limited is a related party as Paul Skelton is a director in this Company (resigned April 2024). During the year Yorkshire Air Ambulance Limited received sponsorship income of £4k (2024 - £26k) from B Braun Limited and donations in kind totalling £0k (2024 - £0k). £nil (2024 – £nil) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 35
“Redmayne Bentley manages a share gift scheme on behalf of the charity and manages the portfolio of investment arising from these donations. Redmayne Bentley is a related party as Liz Dean is a director in this Company (resigned March 2025).” — page 35
“B Braun Limited is a related party as Paul Skelton is a director in this Company (resigned April 2024). During the year Yorkshire Air Ambulance Limited received sponsorship income of £4k (2024 - £26k) from B Braun Limited and donations in kind totalling £0k (2024 - £0k). £nil (2024 – £nil) was outstanding at the year end.” — page 35
“Redmayne Bentley manages a share gift scheme on behalf of the charity and manages the portfolio of investment arising from these donations. Redmayne Bentley is a related party as Liz Dean is a director in this Company (resigned March 2025).” — page 35
“Yorkshire Air Ambulance (Trading) Limited undertakes non-charitable trading activities in order to raise funds for the Charity by operating a lottery and raffle.” — page 16
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 11 (FY2024) → 14 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mike Harrop — Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (15/11/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (24/03/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (09/02/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (10/08/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (09/08/2022)
Trustees
- Mike Harropchair
- AMARJIT SINGH
- David Rose
- Dr Phillip Douglas Batin
- Elizabeth Dean
- Judith Alison Parker
- KEVIN HYNES
- Mark Jones
- Paul Henry Skelton
- RICHARD MARSH
- Virginia Lloyd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £12.3m | £8.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £13.2m | £7.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £8.8m | £6.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £8.6m | £5.9m |
| 31/03/2021 | £10.0m | £5.2m |
Common questions
Is YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £4.6m for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income rising to £12.3m. Per the trustees' report, net assets total £55.7m, reflecting a robust balance sheet and strong liquidity that supports the charity's long-term objectives. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BHP LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band, and 14 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE LIMITED as a grant recipient include LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105N FOUNDATION, THE JACK BRUNTON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE KEN AND EDNA MORRISON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY, THE PENNIES FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £475k |
| WOODSMITH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £364k |
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £117k |
| THE NFU MUTUAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| COUNTY AIR AMBULANCE TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS' FUND OF BENEVOLENCE | 1 | £63k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR TRUST | 1 | £41k |
Charities like this
- CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE TRUST
- ASSOCIATION OF AIR AMBULANCES (CHARITY) LTD
- CENTRAL YORKSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- THE GREAT NORTH AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE
- YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST CHARITIES
- NORTH YORKSHIRE YOUTH LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE LIMITED | £12.3m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 14 | below | 19.0% | no doubt |
| CORNWALL AIR AMBULANCE TRUST | £9.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSOCIATION OF AIR AMBULANCES (CHARITY) LTD | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL YORKSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £431k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE GREAT NORTH AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE | £11.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST CHARITIES | £232k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |