Active SC384396 15 years old

SCOTLAND'S CHARITY AIR AMBULANCE

SCOTLAND'S CHARITY AIR AMBULANCE is a Scottish charity incorporated in August 2010 as a private company limited by guarantee with exemption, registered at Perth. It holds a UKGC gambling licence, which it uses to run lottery or raffle fundraising activities in support of its air ambulance operations.

Positive Signals

  • Active status with over 15 years of incorporation history
  • Company score 98 (A+), one of the highest possible ratings
  • All 12 directors are UK-resident, maintaining full UK jurisdiction
  • UKGC licence held since 2014, over 11 years of continuous licensing
  • No outstanding charges on Companies House record

Overview

Gambling Connection: SCOTLAND'S CHARITY AIR AMBULANCE has held a UKGC gambling licence since 19 August 2014, now spanning over 11 years. Charities of this type typically use gambling permissions to run lotteries or prize draws as a fundraising mechanism.

SCOTLAND'S CHARITY AIR AMBULANCE was incorporated on 27 August 2010 as a private company limited by guarantee with charitable exemption, a structure common among UK charities that don't distribute profits to members. Registered at Control Tower, Perth, the charity has built a 15-year operational history and carries a company score of 98 (A+), reflecting its active status, long track record, and fully UK-resident board.

It's classified under SIC code 86900, covering other human health activities, which reflects its core purpose as an emergency medical service. The gambling licence it holds is typical for charities that run lotteries or prize draws to fund their work. There's no PSC registered, and the company holds an exemption statement confirming no individual or entity has significant control, consistent with charitable governance structures of this type.

The board has seen regular renewal over the years, with the most recent appointments made in September 2025. All directors are British and UK-resident, meaning the organisation is fully subject to UK law and courts for any disputes.

Governance

The board currently has 12 directors, all British and UK-resident, with appointments staggered across multiple years dating back to 2019. There's no registered PSC, and a formal statement recorded on 27 August 2016 confirms no individual or entity has significant control, as expected for a charitable guarantee company.

Linked UKGC Operators

This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:

Directors & Officers

Current Officers

Current directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Status
COCKBAIN, Richard Ian, Dr Director Active
GIBSON, John Nicolas Alastair, Dr Director Active
GOODACRE, David Anthony Director Active
HOPE, Melissa Jane Director Active
BROWN, Robert Muirhead Birnie Director Active
COX, Sean Antony Director Active
STEWART, Mike James Director Active
COUPER, Alastair Macgregor Director Active
CUTTING, Janice Catherine Director Active
HILLEY, Myra Anne Director Active
PAGE, Helen Margaret Director Active
SINCLAIR, Carol Anne Director Active
THORNTONS LAW LLP Corporate Secretary Active
THORNTONS LAW LLP Corporate Secretary Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
CARRUTHERS, Stephen James Director
HOLLOWAY, Richard James Director
BASSETT, Paul Director
LAWSON, Henry Benedict Director
TOGNERI, Martin Peter Director
MOCHRIE, Daren John Director
RICHMOND, Kevin Andrew Director
LESLIE, Joyce Charlotte Director
BELL, Alan John Kirk Director
BEALE, Michael Edwin Director
BULLOUGH, John Louis Director
DAVEY, Gavin John Director
YOUNG, Roderick Archibald Graham Director

Ownership & Significant Control

PSC Exemption Statement

This company has declared that no individual or entity has significant control.

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