NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES
Charitable Funds depend on publc donations and fund raising activities held by First Responder groups. General Funds continue to support staff retirement gifts & functions along with training and recreational activities. Lancashire & Cumbria First Responders are actively involved in continuous fund raising in support of medical equipment for services performed in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets decreased by £236k to £682k due to an intentional deficit where expenditure exceeded income, managed to maximize charitable impact. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £307k, which the trustees consider significantly higher than the policy target of £78k, allowing for prudent spending over a three-year business plan.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/01/2022)
Trustees
- NWAS NHS TRUST
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £357k | £593k |
| 31/03/2024 | £206k | £564k |
| 31/03/2023 | £312k | £611k |
| 31/03/2022 | £982k | £370k |
| 31/03/2021 | £354k | £191k |
Common questions
Is NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST CHARITABLE FUND AND OTHER RELATED CHARITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets decreased by £236k to £682k due to an intentional deficit where expenditure exceeded income, managed to maximize charitable impact. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £307k, which the trustees consider significantly higher than the policy target of £78k, allowing for prudent spending over a three-year business plan. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £30k | Q-Volunteering Phase 2 |
| UK government | — | £20k | Q-Volunteering Phase 2 |