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AIR AMBULANCE FOUNDATION UK

Registered charity 1155345 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£101k
Latest spending
£12k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £670,013, significantly exceeding the stated reserves policy target of circa £50,000. However, the independent examiner reported matters of concern, noting that £282,083 of donations could not be substantiated and that no evidence was found that charitable activities or grant distributions actually occurred.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: circa £50,000 (held: £670k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be circa £50,000.” — page 4
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Charity Commission investigation and appointment of Interim Manager
“The Charity has been subject to an investigation by the Charity Commission which is ongoing and an Interim Manager was appointed on 19 April 2023.” — page 4
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Charity Commission inquiry

The provided text is a policy paper outlining the Charity Commission's power to appoint Interim Managers, rather than a specific regulatory case report or inquiry outcome. Consequently, there is no specific inquiry opened or outcome to summarize.
Per the Commission’s published report. Summary is automated; the official report is authoritative.

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£101k£12k
30/04/2024£211k£28k
30/04/2023£289k£33k
30/04/2022£36k£79k
30/04/2021£254k£19k

Common questions

Is AIR AMBULANCE FOUNDATION UK financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £670,013, significantly exceeding the stated reserves policy target of circa £50,000. However, the independent examiner reported matters of concern, noting that £282,083 of donations could not be substantiated and that no evidence was found that charitable activities or grant distributions actually occurred. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.

Funders of similar charities

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FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES1£563k
THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION1£20k
THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST1£7k
THE GEORGE CADBURY TRUST (GEORGE HENRY T AND LAURENCE J CADBURY SECTIONS)1£1k

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