WORCESTER CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF THE MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY AS IT MARKS INCREDIBLE MILESTONE
Celebrating the lifesaving organisation ahead of its official 35th anniversary tomorrow, 21st May 2026
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is celebrating a monumental milestone! Tomorrow, Thursday 21st May 2026, marks exactly 35 years since the official launch of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, an indispensable service that has provided advanced clinical care and saved countless lives across Worcestershire and the wider region since May 1991.
From its humble beginnings operating just a single helicopter three and a half decades ago, the charity has grown through continuous innovation, experience, and an unwavering commitment to rapid medical response. Today, it operates an advanced fleet of helicopters and multiple critical care cars, ensuring that trauma treatment reaches those who need it most within minutes.
Because the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity receives no direct government or National Lottery funding for its daily missions, its survival relies entirely on the generosity of local people and businesses.
How You Can Show Your Support
As we celebrate this 35-year milestone, here are the most impactful ways you can help ensure they are here for another 35 years:
- Business Partnerships: Local businesses can become corporate sponsors, choose the charity for charity-of-the-year partnerships, or place donation tins at checkout points.
- Volunteer Your Time: Follow in the footsteps of volunteers like Alison Hill, the charity’s longest-standing staff member, who joined as a volunteer in 2004 and now manages the volunteer network. Dedicated volunteers are the heart of the charity’s family.
- Donations and Shopping: Support the charity locally by dropping off your donations or browsing the excellent selection of goods at our city-centre branch.
Find the Worcester’s Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Shop in Friary Walk, Worcester(formerly known as Crowngate Shopping Centre).
Happy 35 years!