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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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We've been named Radio Bath's Charity of the Year

Thursday, 09 October 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has been named Charity of the Year 2025 at the very first Radio Bath Awards – a proud recognition of its growing impact in the city.

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A night to reflect, connect and look ahead: Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity hosts its 2025 AGM

A night to reflect, connect and look ahead: Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity hosts its 2025 AGM

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

Supporters, staff and volunteers came together at the Charity’s airbase on Wednesday 1 October for the Annual General Meeting – an evening celebrating the people, programmes and impact behind Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.

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Bag a Bargain and Support Local Charities

Bag a Bargain and Support Local Charities

Thursday, 21 August 2025

We’re delighted to be benefiting from the Bag A Bargain sustainable fashion event in support of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust – and we’d love for you to be part of it.

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2025 Summer Raffle winners announced

Monday, 18 August 2025

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2025 Summer Raffle.

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Join us for Summer at the Base

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

The return of Summer at the Base, a fun-filled family day at our airbase in Semington, near Trowbridge, taking place on Saturday 16 August from 12noon to 4pm. 

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Our impact so far this year

Our impact so far this year

Thursday, 03 July 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has been called to more than 600 missions in the first half of 2025.

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Unveiling Richard Youens Boulevard

Unveiling Richard Youens Boulevard

Tuesday, 01 July 2025

On Wednesday 25 June, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity marked a poignant moment in its history with the unveiling of a street sign in memory of our much-missed Life President, Richard Youens. 

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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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Record £200k raised for local charities at Middlewick House event

Record £200k raised for local charities at Middlewick House event

Friday, 13 June 2025

A record fundraising total of £200,000 was generated at the 2025 Middlewick House Open Garden event, to be split between The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.

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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.
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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.

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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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