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There are lots of ways you can support Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. From starting your own fundraiser to joining us for an upcoming challenge event, volunteering with us, or taking part in one of our virtual fundraising initiatives, you can help keep our life-saving service operational.

Get involved

On average, our critical care teams are dispatched six times per day, bringing the hospital to the critically ill and injured patients of Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.

It costs £9 million every year to cover all operational and charitable costs. Without access to National Lottery funding and with limited government support, we rely upon the generosity and goodwill of local people and businesses to continue to be there for people when they need us most.

Donate

Making a regular or one-off donation can help us raise the vital funds we need to deliver a free life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for the critically ill and injured of Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. Donating takes just a few clicks, and adding Gift Aid can help make your donation go even further.

Fundraising

Whether you have a particular fundraising idea, need a little inspiration or wish to explore our packed events calendar to show your support, we have everything you need to get started. You can request your free fundraising pack quickly and easily on our website, and we have plenty of ideas, challenges and events you can get involved in.

Fundraiser cheque presentation with Stacey
North Weald patient visit with crew

Corporate

We’ve built longstanding, productive and resilient relationships with organisations of all sizes across Essex & Hertfordshire. Our corporate fundraising team understands the needs of our partners. So if you’re looking to plan a fundraising initiative, connect with your local community and keep your local life-saving charity operational, we’d love to work with you.

Christmas Pub Quiz fundraiser

THE BIG PUB QUIZ

The Big Pub Quiz is all about bringing people together to host quizzes in pubs, workplaces, clubs, village halls, WI clubs, restaurants and homes to raise vital funds to keep Essex & Herts Air Ambulance operational, saving lives across both counties.

Hosting your very own Big Pub Quiz is a great way to get together with friends and family while opening doors to meeting new people. Upon requesting your fundraising quiz pack, you’ll receive eight fun-filled quiz rounds, answer and score sheets, beer mats and an EHAAT banner. You can also host your big pub quiz online using video conferencing platforms and social media sites, such as Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Facetime, WhatsApp or Messenger.

A blue community tin wrapped in red and yellow EHAAT branding, sitting on a rotor graphic

Collection Tins—
THE HERO THAT KEEPS US FLYING

Over 12 months just one of our community tins can fund an hour’s worth of fuel. Not only do our collection tins collect vital funds, they also raise awareness in the local community, reminding everyone that we are a charity which relies heavily on the generosity and goodwill of the people and businesses of Essex & Hertfordshire.

Schools

We build close relationships with schools across Essex & Hertfordshire, connecting with the doctors, paramedics, pilots and fundraisers of the future. If you’d like us to host engaging and educational assemblies, you can book your school visit by clicking the link below.

Adam Carr eaching schools basic CPR tanning
Three volunteers in front of the EHHAT stand

Volunteering

Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, connect with like-minded locals and give back to your local community, we’re eager to welcome volunteers across Essex & Hertfordshire. Every volunteer plays a pivotal role in keeping us operational and sustainable. We have various volunteering opportunities to suit your skills, interests and availability, and you can request further details on our Volunteering page.

Colchester charity shop

Shop with us

You can browse the latest arrivals to our online shop, pop into your local charity shop or visit our eBay store to pick up a bargain and make a vital contribution to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. Don’t forget to tell your friends, family and colleagues – the more people who know about us, the more items we can sell and the more money we raise for our life-saving missions.