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The charity uses various fundraising methods to fund the operation of the Air Ambulance service covering Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThames Valley Air Ambulance is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 1084910. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £10M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Thames Valley Air Ambulance has £10M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £669K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £10M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Thames Valley Air Ambulance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 63% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The charity uses various fundraising methods to fund the operation of the Air Ambulance service covering Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Thames Valley Air Ambulance is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United Kingdom: Thames Valley Air Ambulance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of £10M is well above the peer average of £669K.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THAMES VALLEY AIR AMBULANCE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THAMES VALLEY AIR AMBULANCE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THAMES VALLEY AIR AMBULANCE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Officers & trustees (11)
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NeutralCritical care issued on M40 after serious crash as police silent - This Is Oxfordshire
Air ambulances in South hit by rising fuel costs - MSN
Thames Valley Air Ambulance lands in Oxfordshire neighbourhood - Oxford Mail
Thames Valley Air Ambulance honours 11-year-old from Didcot with name on helicopter - Rayo
Your name could fly high on air ambulance helicopter - Oxford Mail
Didcot family share story of life-saving experience with air ambulance - Oxford Mail
Air Ambulance launches fundraising appeal which could see your name on charity’s helicopter - Reading Today Online
Air ambulance to add supporters’ names to helicopter - Newbury Today
Air Ambulance to put names of supporters on its helicopter for fundraiser - Reading Chronicle
Recycling partnership raises thousands for air ambulance - Reading Chronicle
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Quick facts about Thames Valley Air Ambulance
- What is Thames Valley Air Ambulance?
- Thames Valley Air Ambulance is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The charity uses various fundraising methods to fund the operation of the Air Ambulance service covering Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
- When was Thames Valley Air Ambulance founded?
- Thames Valley Air Ambulance was founded in 2001.
- Where is Thames Valley Air Ambulance located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Thames Valley Air Ambulance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Thames Valley Air Ambulance trustworthy?
- Thames Valley Air Ambulance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Thames Valley Air Ambulance's registration number?
- Registration: 1084910 (United Kingdom).
- What is Thames Valley Air Ambulance's website?
- https://www.tvairambulance.org.uk
- Are donations to Thames Valley Air Ambulance tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.