Rachel Foy

  • NFU Mutual Appleby Donates £7,899 to Support NWAA’s Lifesaving Work

    A donation of almost £8,000 from the Appleby branch of the NFU (National Farmers Union) Mutual insurance agency is set to support North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) in continuing to deliver lifesaving care to patients across Cumbria and the wider North West.   The team at NFU Mutual Appleby has …

    29 Oct 2026

  • Two NFU Mutual representatives stand in front of a yellow and blue North West Air Ambulance Charity helicopter, holding a large presentation cheque for £7,899. Both men are wearing dark jackets featuring the NFU Mutual logo. The helicopter is parked on the tarmac, with its rotor blades extending across the sky. The charity’s logo and branding are clearly visible on the side of the aircraft, providing a backdrop to the fundraising presentation.

    NFU Mutual Macclesfield Donates £7,899 to Support NWAA’s Lifesaving Work

    A donation of almost £8,000 from the Macclesfield branch of the NFU (National Farmers Union) Mutual insurance agency will help North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) continue delivering lifesaving care to patients across Cheshire and the wider North West.     The team at NFU Mutual Macclesfield has donated £7,899 through the …

    29 Oct 2026

  • NWAA Paramedic to Sail Around the World in Epic Ocean Racing Challenge

    A North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) critical care paramedic is preparing to swap emergency callouts for the open ocean after securing a place in one of the world's toughest endurance events.  Richard Askew, from Liverpool, will take part in the prestigious Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2027-28, a …

    22 Oct 2026

  • NWAA 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

  • A yellow North West Air Ambulance Charity helicopter is parked on a tarmac area at an airfield next to two vehicles displaying the charity's branding. Three people in yellow charity T-shirts stand beside the aircraft, with grassy fields and airfield buildings visible in the background beneath dramatic grey clouds.

    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

  • A golfer prepares to strike a ball on a well-maintained green at a golf club. A clubhouse, golf bags and parked cars can be seen behind the golfer under cloudy skies.

    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

    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

  • A group of about 15 adults pose together on a wooden lakeside dock on a sunny day. They stand in front of a calm lake surrounded by trees, reeds, and houses, with a bright blue sky and wispy clouds overhead.

    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