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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Flight to Funding Competition opens for entries across Wiltshire and Bath

Flight to Funding Competition opens for entries across Wiltshire and Bath

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is excited to announce the launch of Flight to Funding – a unique opportunity for secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges across the region to get creative and support a cause which saves lives every day.

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A sweet treat that saves lives

A sweet treat that saves lives

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

We’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership with Bath-based cafe and bakery, Mjölk.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance backs Bath Rugby for historic treble bid

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance backs Bath Rugby for historic treble bid

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is proud to sponsor Bath Rugby, as the club prepares for one of the most significant matches in its history – the Gallagher Premiership Final against Leicester Tigers at Twickenham this Saturday.

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Jones Robinson swim 34 miles for our Charity

Jones Robinson swim 34 miles for our Charity

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

The team at Jones Robinson have completed an incredible 34-mile swim challenge in support of five local charities, including ourselves at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.

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Partnership drives lifesaving skills across Wiltshire and Bath

Partnership drives lifesaving skills across Wiltshire and Bath

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is proud to have partnered with Platinum Motor Group, who have generously provided a vehicle to support the delivery of our vital emergency awareness training programme, AWARE+.

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Saddling up with Bath Racecourse

Saddling up with Bath Racecourse

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with Bath Racecourse.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's new look helicopter, back at it's airbase in Semington, with four members of the critical care team standing beside it

The return of our helicopter

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Here is Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity’s new-look helicopter.

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Chippenham Motor Company & MRG helps keep us motoring

Friday, 19 July 2024

Chippenham Motor Company and MRG will be helping to keep Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s new critical care car on the road by providing complimentary servicing for the Volvo XC90.

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Drone safety highlighted

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Our air ambulance has been delayed in departing from scene a few times this year due to drones being flown very close to the helicopter.

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HELP Appeal grant aids purchase of new car

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has unveiled its brand-new Critical Care Car, which has been partly funded by a grant from the HELP Appeal.

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Representatives from Backhouse with a pilot and two paramedics

Backhouse chooses us as charity of the year

Friday, 26 April 2024

Backhouse, a Chippenham-based housebuilder, is proud to announce Wiltshire Air Ambulance as its Charity of the Year. This collaboration reflects Backhouse’s dedication to supporting the communities it builds in.

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Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

When Hitachi Information Control Systems (based in Bradford on Avon) embarked on raising funds by having a charity raffle for their Christmas party last year, they were bowled over when other local businesses got on board, not just to donate prizes but also adding much needed funds to the pot!

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What's coming up...
Bath Half Marathon

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 15 March 2026

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath in support of your local air ambulance.
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 17 February 2026

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

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.

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Fly across the Bath Half finish line for us!

Fly across the Bath Half finish line for us!

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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