Saddling up with Bath Racecourse
Tuesday, 08 April 2025
The association comes hot on the heels of the Charity's rebranding in late 2024, which saw the inclusion of Bath in its name to better reflect its operational area.
The collaboration aims to raise awareness about the Charity's vital work and engage the community in its efforts.
The highlight of the partnership will be the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Raceday, to be held on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
Tickets are now on sale, and racegoers will have the opportunity to learn more about the Charity on the day, including its lifesaving work and how they can contribute to its mission.
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity corporate fundraiser Imogen Linham said: "We are incredibly excited to join forces with Bath Racecourse.
“This collaboration will help us raise awareness about the critical care services we regularly provide across Bath, as well as bringing the community together to support our lifesaving work."
Bath Racecourse’s new executive director Hannah Chree commented: "We are delighted to partner with Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity. The raceday in July will be a fantastic event, and we look forward to offering racegoers the chance to learn more about the Charity's essential contribution to city of Bath and beyond."
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity provides vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath. It costs £5 million a year to fund their work and last year the Charity responded to a record number of emergency missions in Bath, with 117 call-outs, as well as transferring 109 patients to the Royal United Hospital in the city.
The Charity’s aircrew responded to 25 incidents relating to horse riding in 2024, the most of any sporting activity.
Bath Racecourse is one of the South West’s premier horse racing venues, with 19 racedays being held throughout 2025, as well as a range of other events and also facilities for the local community.
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Take on your next challenge in the beautiful city of Bath!
On a fast and flat course, the Bath Half is suitable for all abilities. We ask you to raise a minimum of £250 for our lifesaving Charity.
The Bath Half Marathon is a 'big city' race, starting and finishing in Bath city centre. This course is fast and flat with proven potential to set a new personal best with spectators lining the course to cheer you on every step of the way.
As the official air ambulance Charity for Bath, our yellow and green helicopter can regularly be seen in the skies over the city.
Our airbase in Semington, near Trowbridge, is just four minutes’ flying time to the centre of Bath.
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