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Devon Air Ambulance Trust

Private company limited by guarantee

5 Sandpiper Court, Harrington Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NS

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03855746

Company number

30 Sep 1999

Incorporated

17

Active officers

31 Dec 2025

Last accounts made up to

Devon Air Ambulance Trust company overview

Devon Air Ambulance Trust is a private company limited by guarantee registered with company number 03855746. It was incorporated on 30 Sep 1999 and its current status is active.

The registered office is at 5 Sandpiper Court, Harrington Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NS. The company has 17 active officers.

Devon Air Ambulance Trust upcoming deadlines

Year end accounts

Due 30 Sep 2027

320 days

Confirmation statement

Due 14 Oct 2027

334 days

Corporation tax payment

Due 1 Oct 2027

321 days

Dates are the ones Companies House holds for this company. Late accounts trigger automatic Companies House penalties starting at £150, and HMRC charges interest on late corporation tax.

Devon Air Ambulance Trust at a glance

27 years

Trading age

9,907 days since incorporation

17

Active officers

David, William, Victoria, Victoria

209

Filings on record

Latest: 12 Oct 2026

100/100

Filing health score

Accounts and statement up to date

Directors of Devon Air Ambulance Trust

Former officers

41 more officers are on the register. See all on Companies House

Nature of business (SIC codes)

51102

Non-scheduled passenger air transport

Allowable expenses for Devon Air Ambulance Trust

Based on Devon Air Ambulance Trust's SIC code (51102), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a general business company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Vehicle & mileage

45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a personal car.

Staff & director salaries

Wages, employer NI and pension contributions paid through PAYE.

Accountancy & legal fees

Bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax advice and company secretarial costs.

Business insurance

Public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability cover.

Phone & internet

Business mobile contracts, broadband and a share of home internet.

General guidance only — every expense must be wholly and exclusively for business. Ask an accountant

Tax guide for businesses like Devon Air Ambulance Trust

How much tax does a limited company pay?

UK companies pay corporation tax at 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising to 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. Claiming every allowable expense reduces taxable profit.

Does a company like Devon Air Ambulance Trust need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is compulsory once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Many businesses register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on costs.

How much does an accountant cost for a limited company in Exeter?

Fixed-fee accountants typically charge £60–£200 a month for a small limited company, covering year-end accounts, corporation tax and the confirmation statement.

Can directors of Devon Air Ambulance Trust pay themselves in dividends?

Most small company directors take a low salary plus dividends. Dividends are paid from profits after corporation tax, with an annual £500 dividend allowance.

Filing history

  1. 12 Oct 2026 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2026 with no updates

  2. 9 Oct 2026 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Adrian Ralph Harris as a director on 24 Sep 2026

  3. 5 Oct 2026 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2025

  4. 27 Jan 2026 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ann Holman as a director on 7 Dec 2025

  5. 3 Oct 2025 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2025 with no updates

  6. 23 Sep 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Ross Hemingway as a director on 17 Sep 2025

  7. 21 Aug 2025 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2024

  8. 4 Jun 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Jillian Nye as a director on 28 May 2025

  9. 3 Jun 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Nicola Claire Steevenson as a director on 28 May 2025

  10. 3 Jun 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Ryan Bebbington as a director on 21 May 2025

  11. 3 Jun 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Oliver Michael Charles Dismore as a director on 20 May 2025

  12. 22 May 2025 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  13. 22 May 2025 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  14. 6 May 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Helen Susan Pennack as a director on 10 Apr 2025

  15. 6 May 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Mr Ian Anthony Fortune as a director on 10 Apr 2025

  16. 6 May 2025 · AP01

    Appointment of Ms Becky Smith as a director on 10 Apr 2025

  17. 2 May 2025 · MA

    Memorandum articles

  18. 28 Mar 2025 · TM01

    Termination of appointment of Julie Hawker as a director on 28 Mar 2025

  19. 4 Nov 2024 · CS01

    Confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2024 with no updates

  20. 8 Jul 2024 · AA

    Group accounts made up to 31 Dec 2023

Showing the latest 20 of 209 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Devon Air Ambulance Trust

Devon Air Ambulance Trust is a UK private company limited by guarantee based in Exeter, registered at Companies House as company number 03855746 since 30 Sep 1999. Its listed activities include non-scheduled passenger air transport. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Devon Air Ambulance Trust filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Devon Air Ambulance Trust has 209 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

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Devon Air Ambulance Trust – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Devon Air Ambulance Trust?

Devon Air Ambulance Trust is registered at Companies House under company number 03855746.

When was Devon Air Ambulance Trust incorporated?

Devon Air Ambulance Trust was incorporated on 30 Sep 1999 as a private company limited by guarantee.

Who are the directors of Devon Air Ambulance Trust?

Current officers are David Robert Hawes (secretary), William Lewis Fletcher Matthewman (director), Victoria Ruth Smiley (director), Victoria Burr (director), Anthony Michael Cramp (director), Richard Owen Davidson (director) and 11 more.

What does Devon Air Ambulance Trust do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 51102 – Non-scheduled passenger air transport.

Where is Devon Air Ambulance Trust registered?

The registered office address is 5 Sandpiper Court, Harrington Lane, Exeter, EX4 8NS.

Is Devon Air Ambulance Trust still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is active. Its most recent filing was confirmation statement made on 30 Sep 2026 with no updates on 12 Oct 2026.

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