--- title: "Air Ambulances UK — check charity number SC051021 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Air Ambulances UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051021. the saving of lives charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/air-ambulances-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:02:47.562Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Air Ambulances UK is a registered charity (number SC051021) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £2,026,378 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Air Ambulances UK? Registered charity number SC051021 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,026,378 Website [www.airambulancesuk.org](http://www.airambulancesuk.org/) ## What does Air Ambulances UK do? The Charity's objects are specifically restricted to relieving sickness and injury in the UK by: 1. assisting in the provision of financial and other support to established local air ambulance services, including but not limited to making grants available to Air Ambulance charities, NHS Trusts and ambulance Trusts. and 2. the delivery of related services to improve patient outcomes, including but not limited to the running of conferences and dissemination of information. ## What causes is Air Ambulances UK registered for? the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Air Ambulances UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Air Ambulances UK is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=air-ambulances-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.airambulancesuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Air Ambulances UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Air Ambulances UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051021) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Air Ambulances UK's charity number? Air Ambulances UK's charity number is SC051021. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051021? Search SC051021 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Air Ambulances UK do? The Charity's objects are specifically restricted to relieving sickness and injury in the UK by: 1. assisting in the provision of financial and other support to established local air ambulance services, including but not limited to making grants available to Air Ambulance charities, NHS Trusts and ambulance Trusts. and 2. the delivery of related services to improve patient outcomes, including but not limited to the running of conferences and dissemination of information. Does Air Ambulances UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Air Ambulances UK. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Air Ambulances UK? Air Ambulances UK's website is http://www.airambulancesuk.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC051021).