News from 2026

  • North West Air Ambulance Charity invites schools to learn about lifesaving skills this Restart a Heart Day

    Primary schools across the North West are being encouraged to take part in a special live lesson this Restart a Heart Day, helping children learn about simple lifesaving skills and gain confidence in an emergency.   The Restart a Heart Day session is organised by the North West Air Ambulance Charity …

    07 Oct 2026

  • Air Ambulance Week: Cheshire Fundraisers Go the Extra Mile with £4,000 Grand Tour Challenge

    As North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) marks Air Ambulance Week, a group of Cheshire fundraisers are celebrating raising more than £4,100 for the charity after completing a self-organised road trip across France in a fleet of ageing cars.  The fundraising achievement comes as NWAA celebrates Air Ambulance Week. Running from 7–13 September, …

    09 Sep 2026

  • Air Ambulance Week: Golf Club Launches Charity Year After Member’s Lifesaving Rescue

    As North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) marks Air Ambulance Week, members of St Annes Old Links Golf Club are launching a year of fundraising in support of the charity after one of their own received lifesaving treatment following a cardiac arrest on the course.   The Lytham-based club has chosen NWAA as its Charity …

    08 Sep 2026

  • Air Ambulance Week: Heart Attack Survivor Marks 14 Years of Giving Back to Charity That Helped Save Her Life

    As North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) marks the start of Air Ambulance Week, a Wirral woman who was airlifted to hospital following a major heart attack is celebrating 14 years of fundraising in support of the charity that helped save her life.   Wendy Dewhurst, from Prenton, has raised …

    07 Sep 2026

  • St Helens Anglers Raise Nearly £1,000 for NWAA

    A group of St Helens anglers have netted nearly £1,000 for North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) after hosting their annual charity fishing match.   Held on 20 June, the popular event brought together 21 local anglers for a day of friendly competition, fundraising and community spirit, raising vital funds to help keep the charity's …

    25 Aug 2026

  • North West Counties Football League names North West Air Ambulance Charity as Charity Partner

    The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is delighted to have been chosen as the North West Counties Football League's Charity Partner for the next two years.   The partnership begins with a generous £1,000 donation from the league and will see both organisations work together to raise awareness of NWAA's lifesaving service and support …

    03 Aug 2026

  • North West Air Ambulance Charity Welcomes Two New Trustees

    North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Fisher and Rajarshi Mukherjee (Rishi) to its Board of Trustees, following approval by the Board on 9 July 2026. With all necessary formalities now complete, Kevin and Rishi officially join the Board and will help provide …

    28 Jul 2026

  • NWAA Relaunches Base to Base Ride Out for September 2026 with Headline Sponsor “Sorry Mate”

    The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has announced the relaunch of its popular Base to Base Ride Out for 2026, with the event now taking place on Sunday 20th September following the postponement of the original April date.  Bringing together motorcyclists from across the region, the charity ride offers participants the …

    17 Jun 2026

  • NWAA and Arnold Plant Hire announce new philanthropic partnership

    The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) and Stockport-based Arnold Plant Hire have announced a new philanthropic partnership to support lifesaving emergency care across the region.  To mark the partnership, representatives from Arnold Plant Hire, a specialist waste and recycling machinery hire business operating nationwide, visited the charity’s operational airbase in Barton. One of …

    11 Jun 2026