At the end of 2025, the company donated a pedestrian floor sweeper, now used at GNAAS’s headquarters at Urlay Nook near Darlington, to help maintain the aircraft hangar housing one of its operational helicopters. As part of the new partnership in 2026, Ruck Engineering has arranged a donation of a hot mobile pressure washer from … Continued
Richard Roff, 57, and Mary Anne Roff, 60, are embarking on the challenge, which they’ve dubbed the “Great North Ride”, to celebrate two major personal milestones, their 25th wedding anniversary and Mary Anne’s 60th birthday. The pair, who have shared a love of cycling, say the idea felt like a natural way to mark the … Continued
Staff from Story Homes’ regional offices and sites across Cumbria and Scotland, the North East and North West took part in a range of fundraising activities throughout the year, including charity golf days, bake sales, dress down days and national running events. The impressive total of over £26,000 raised will be split equally between the … Continued
In the last financial year, Corporate Partners of the charity from Cumbria and the Isle of Man collectively raised more than £241,000, while partners from the North East rasied more than £235,000, and this will be used to help keep our helicopters flying across the region. Both Corporate Partners and potential future partners were invited … Continued
We recently welcomed pilot Antony to the team, following his retirement from the Army as one of the squadron’s longest-serving members. From tours of Afghanistan to night flying along the River Thames in London and serving as a UK Special Forces pilot for the SAS, Antony has had a varied and demanding career. We caught … Continued
Ian McAllister, from Choppington, is embarking on a year of running events, to mark his 50th birthday, including the Pilgrims Ultra in September. He is raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in memory of his nephew Guy Comber, who sadly died in 2013. Ian said: “Living in a rural area, I … Continued
Sellafield Ltd is a nuclear decommissioning company whose aim is to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. This includes cleaning-up the country’s highest nuclear risks and hazards and safeguarding nuclear fuel, materials and waste. They do this work on behalf of their owner, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. They have teams based on the Sellafield site … Continued
Through the Written in the Sky campaign, people can have their name, or the name of someone special to them, displayed on the underside of one of the charity’s new helicopters. By donating £100 or more, supporters can submit a name to be featured, and they will receive a thank you letter and a certificate. … Continued
Claire Fiddler, 40, from Swalwell, Gateshead, was inspired to create this massive fundraiser after seeing a social media post by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) about the cost of maintaining 30 helmets. She said: “It all started while I was mindlessly scrolling through social media. “I came across a GNAAS post about maintaining … Continued
The tender reviewed and awarded a range of critical services that ensure patients can be safely and swiftly transferred between the Island and specialist centres in the United Kingdom when urgent or life‑saving care is required. Will Bellamy, Divisional Director for Ambulance and Transfer Services at Manx Care, said: “Securing the Island’s emergency air bridge … Continued
