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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Wiltshire Air Ambulance reveals its lifesaving mission stats for 2021

Thursday, 06 January 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance undertook 1,104 missions in 2021 as the charity came through another difficult year on the front line.

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Virgin Red supports AA UK with donation scheme

Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Four new charities including Air Ambulances UK have been added to the rewards club, enabling members to donate Virgin Points to even more good causes Virgin Red, Virgin's new rewards club, has welcomed Air Ambulances UK to its Points for Good category.

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An orange Kubota tractor and trailer parked on the helipad next to the helicopter. There is a staff member from WAA and Howard & Sons handing over the keys.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance gifted tractor from Howard & Sons

Thursday, 16 September 2021

Wiltshire Air Ambulance have been supported by local firm Howard & Sons, who have gifted a brand-new Kubota tractor to the charity for the next two years.

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance's costs rise to £4m a year

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s costs have risen to £4 million a year as the charity emerges from the clinical and financial challenges of the COVID pandemic.

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Five ways to join our GroundCrew

Friday, 04 June 2021

Our volunteers really do make a difference to our charity.

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Mascot sponsor Soft Options photographed alongside two paramedics, a pilot and our two charity bear mascots Wilber and Marsha.

Soft Options Water Softeners to donate to Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Soft Options Water Softeners has donated a full soft water solution to local charity Wiltshire Air Ambulance at its airbase in Semington.

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Two paramedics who are both wearing orange flight suits. They are both sat at a wooden desk with an iPad and paper maps and are plotting a route.

From calling 999 to our paramedics arriving...

Tuesday, 09 July 2019

Have you ever wondered how it is determined which emergency incidents Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance is sent to?

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Increased demand for our lifesaving work in Bath during 2023

Monday, 01 January 0001

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s importance to the city of Bath has been shown in the latest statistics released by the lifesaving charity.

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Bath's local air ambulance hit by £500,000 fundraising hike

Monday, 01 January 0001

The yearly cost to provide Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s lifesaving service across Wiltshire and Bath has risen to £4.5 million.

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What's coming up...
Chalk Walk

Our event

Chalk Walk

Wednesday 01 April 2026

The Chalk Walk challenge invites you to explore some of the most iconic countryside in Wiltshire, while raising vital funds for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.
Middlewick House Open Garden

In the community

Middlewick House Open Garden

Saturday 06 June 2026

Join us for a day of fun and fundraising at the Middlewick House Open Garden 2026 event, organised by The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Summer Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Thursday 09 July 2026

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

A group of people lounging in the sun at an air ambulance airbase

Our event

Summer at the Base

Saturday 22 August 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day out as Summer at the Base returns on Saturday 22 August, from 12–4pm!
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Race Day

Our event

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Race Day

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Come and join us for a fantastic day of racing and fundraising at Bath Racecourse, where thrilling racing meets a great cause. Enjoy the excitement of the track, soak up the views, and help us raise vital funds for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.
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A person wearing a green raincoat and blue backpack, holding walking poles in the air

Take on the Chalk Walk this April!

Local walkers and supporters are being invited to take part in a brand-new community challenge this April, as our Charity launches the Chalk Walk, a month-long walking challenge taking in some of Wiltshire’s most iconic chalk horse landmarks.

Inspired by Wiltshire’s famous chalk figures, the route offers two distances to suit everyone: a main route of 32 miles and a shorter option of 17 miles, perfect for families, friends, colleagues or clubs looking for a shared outdoor challenge. 

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