A special raceday is set to be held at Bath Racecourse in July thanks to a new partnership with the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.
Ben Abbott, Hannah Chree, Emily Dinning and George Williams | Photo © W+BAA
The association comes shortly after the charity rebranded in late 2024, which saw the inclusion of Bath in its name to better reflect its operational area.
The collaboration aims to raise awareness about the vital work carried out by the air ambulance charity and engage the community in its efforts.
The highlight of the new partnership will be the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Raceday, to be held on Wednesday 16th July 2025.
Tickets are now on sale, and racegoers will have the opportunity to learn more about the charity on the day, including its lifesaving work and how they can contribute to its mission.
The Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance helicopter G-WLTS at Bath Racecourse | Photo © W+BAA
Corporate fundraiser Imogen Linham said: “We are incredibly excited to join forces with Bath Racecourse.
“This collaboration will help us raise awareness about the critical care services we regularly provide across Bath, as well as bringing the community together to support our lifesaving work.”
Bath Racecourse’s new executive director, Hannah Chree, commented: “We are delighted to partner with Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.
“The raceday in July will be a fantastic event, and we look forward to offering racegoers the chance to learn more about the charity’s essential contribution to city of Bath and beyond.”
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity provides critical medical care by land and air across Wiltshire and Bath.
It costs £5 million a year to fund their work and last year the charity responded to a record number of emergency missions in Bath, with 117 call-outs, as well as transferring 109 patients to the Royal United Hospital.
The aircrew responded to 25 incidents relating to horse riding in 2024, the most of any sporting activity.
Bath Racecourse is one of the South West’s premier horse racing venues, with 19 racedays being held throughout 2025.
