Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, has announced a new partnership with NHS Supply Chain, the organisation responsible for sourcing, delivering and supplying healthcare products, services and food to NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.
Led by NHS Supply Chain’s Community and Charity Champions, Air Ambulances UK has been selected as the organisation’s main charity partner. Together, they will help fund and raise awareness for the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK, which collectively respond to over 48,000 emergencies every year, delivering hospital-level care directly to those in urgent need — often in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
Each helicopter mission costs on average £4,165 and is funded almost entirely by public donations. Through fundraising initiatives, awareness campaigns, and staff engagement, the partnership will help ensure air ambulance charities can continue to deliver critical pre-hospital care and save lives across the UK.
NHS Supply Chain’s chief executive, Andrew New, said:
“We’re proud to partner with Air Ambulances UK for the next two years. This partnership shows our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve and supporting a charity that saves lives across the country.
“We’ll be raising funds through sponsored activities, bake sales, and team challenges. Colleagues will also volunteer their time and skills to help with events and campaigns. Together, we’ll fund vital equipment, training, and innovation so air ambulance charities can keep delivering lifesaving care every day.”
Lindsay Boswell, Interim CEO of Air Ambulances UK, said:
“We are absolutely delighted that NHS Supply Chain has chosen Air Ambulances UK as its charity partner. The values that drive NHS Supply Chain’s work in supporting NHS trusts across the UK closely align with our mission to ensure that everyone in need of lifesaving pre-hospital care has the best possible chance of survival and recovery. Through this partnership, the dedication and generosity of NHS Supply Chain colleagues will make a real difference — helping to fund vital equipment, training and innovation that enable air ambulance charities to continue delivering lifesaving care across the UK.”
For more information, please visit: https://www.airambulancesuk.org/.
