The AMS has bases at Cape Town International Airport, Kimberley Airport, Oudtshoorn Airport, Richards Bay Airport and Durban International Airport, Bloemfontein and Nelspruit Base.

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Yes, the AMS is a non-profit organisation (017-180 NPO) with Section 18 A status.

The SA Red Cross Society established the AMS in 1966. Actitivites are conducted in accordance with the principles and objectives of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The AMS was formed into a trust in 1994, and is managed by a board of trustees and an executive committee.

The AMS provides an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities.

Services are directed primarily at the disadvantaged communities in isolated communities, whom previously had little or no access to basic healthcare services. We also render a service to private paying or insured persons.

There is a general, erroneous perception that costs involved with aero-medical services are prohibitive and cost more than road transport. On the contrary, it is accepted worldwide that appropriate air transfer is more cost effective than road transport. We are also able to keep our services affordable via the dedication and commitment of staff and ahuge volunteer network of like-minded people.

Services are provided without desire for financial gain, although operational costs are covered, where possible, by the relevant department of health, medical aid societies and other medical and associated organisations that utilise the service.

Financial and "gift in kind" donations from Corporates and the community have become crucial in maintaining medical and aviation equipment, establishing new services and expanding existing operations.

 

We currently have 88 staff members and a team of highly professional nedical, nursing and paramedical volunteers anbd commercially rated pilots.

As the AMS operates a specialised service, there are stringent criteria for medical, rescue and outreach crew.
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Section 18A Status

South African donors to the AMS will receive a Section 18A tax certificate enabling them to claim a deduction from personal or corporate taxable income. Donor deductability applies to cash donations and donations in kind-such as goods and services. When you submit the receipt with your annual income tax return, you can get up to a a maximum deduction of 5% of your annual taxable income or R1 000 (whichever is greater). Nothing prevents a tax payer from donation amounts in excess of the amount stated, but they will not get a tax break for the amount unless it is greater than five percent of taxable income or R1 000.

Publicity

In the case of substantial donations, we will arrange a hand over to publicise your donation to local press and acknowledge your donation via our AMS annual report, a link on our website and in our quarterly newsletter, which is distributed across South Africa.