The Wiltshire Air Ambulance is a unique service being one of only two air ambulances in the country which work as a joint project with the local police. It is entirely dependent upon public support to raise the £350,000 a year to keep the service flying. This is only a quarter of the running costs of the helicopter. The remaining three quarters is funded by the police who use it for various incidents.
The Wiltshire Air Ambulance is not government funded, nor does it qualify for National Lottery Funding. It is purely down to the goodwill of the people of Wiltshire who have kept the helicopter flying for these past years.
Over the years the crews have attended thousands of incidents. Sadly almost half the incidents are road traffic accidents, but it also gets called out to horse riding and sports injuries, industrial and farm accidents, fires and medical emergencies.
The helicopter, a MD 902 Explorer, always flies with a crew of three which includes the pilot, the police observer and the paramedic.
If you would like to raise money for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance as you run the Chippenham Half Marathon then you can download a sponsorship form here.
WDCS is the global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment.
WDCS take action to stop the threats that whales and dolphins face, to protect them and the places they live, and to reach out to as many people as possible, connecting with new supporters, so that they can continue their campaigns.
WDCS work to make the world a better place for whales and dolphins through a range of political campaigning and lobbying, active conservation projects and world class science, research and education initiatives.
Whales and dolphins are incredible, intelligent mammals yet their survival is threatened by human activity. Driven from safety, hunted, tortured, killed, captured, blasted by noise and poisoned – they face more dangers than ever before. WDCS supporters and staff share a vision and a passion for these beautiful and endangered creatures. They share both the belief that they are worth protecting, and the commitment to keep on fighting for them.
With their international headquarters based in Chippenham, WDCS also has offices in Scotland, Argentina, Germany, Australia and the USA. They currently fund 32 conservation projects spanning 25 countries, and rely on donations from the public to continue with this vital work.
If you would like to raise money for the WDCS as you run the Chippenham Half Marathon then you can download a sponsorship form here.
Being sponsored to run in races like the Chippenham Half Marathon is an excellent way to raise money for your favourite charity. If you are raising money for your own good cause then contact us and let us know and we will try to mention it here.
