Jackie joined the fundraising team in February 2017. She embarked on a career in the charity sector 15 years ago, following management roles in the contract hire and leasing industry. Jackie has worked in senior fundraising roles for both local and national charities including Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, The Stoke Association, Cornwall Blind Association and Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Jackie is a member of the Institute of Fundraising and has recently completed her Diploma in Fundraising.

Jackie moved to Cornwall from the home counties 11 years ago. During her spare time she enjoys walking her dogs and spending free weekends exploring Cornwall and the rest of the country. Jackie exercises her creative side by baking and decorating cakes which is her hobby.

Karen joined the team in November 2019 to develop major donor relationships.

Following a successful career in senior corporate banking, working with significant businesses and high net worth individuals has given Karen a wealth of experience, skills and an extensive network. She was inspired to transform her hobby of charity fundraising into a new career. Karen has raised over £350,000 for many local and national good causes, including Guide Dogs for the Blind, C.H.I.C.K.S, the RNLI, Children's Hospice South West, Macmillan Cancer Care, Marie Curie and Cornwall Air Ambulance.

Karen's passion for music and classical singing, alongside her charity fundraising, has seen her perform with the full Band of the Grenadier Guards at London's Honourable Artillery Company. She has duetted with Jonathan Antoine, star tenor of Britain's Got Talent and performed alongside Aled Jones in Coventry Cathedral. Singing ‘What a Wonderful World’ with humanitarian Terry Waite CBE was a special highlight, raising money for Emmaus for the homeless in Cornwall. She has toured South Australia on two occasions, performing as guest of the Kernewek Lowender - the world's largest festival of Cornish culture. Closer to home she has sung as soloist with many of Cornwall’s male voice choirs and brass bands.

Karen is a member of the Institute of Fundraising and proud to be a Rotarian. Proud of her Cornish roots, Karen is motivated by the compassion and community spirit shown by people in Cornwall and beyond. She is thrilled to be working for this worthwhile, lifesaving charity, alongside the rest of the incredible Cornwall Air Ambulance team.

Debbie joined the charity in January 2018, at the gestation of the charity's first appeal, as Fundraising Manager for the Philanthropy team. She continues to oversee the Corporate Fundraising, Trusts and Grants as well as the Challenge Events held by the charity to raise vital funds, Debbie manages the charity's growing Legacy portfolio.

Following a successful career spanning disciplines in social services, media and mainstream politics, she led campaigns, local and national. Debbie was inspired to ‘put something back’ by moving into a career in the charity sector. Debbie has developed her successful career in the charity sector, making a difference for over 12 years. Underpinning her caring nature with academic qualifications.

A fundraising professional, Debbie studied and was awarded the ‘Diploma in Fundraising’, by the Institute of Fundraising and the ‘CiCLA’ qualification, in Legacy Management, she studied with the Institute of Legacy Management examined by the University of Law. She has also been awarded Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership.

Debbie's father was airlifted by the Air Ambulance over 30 years ago, she knows only too well the life-changing difference that the Air Ambulance makes to people and their families. Debbie enjoys looking forward to working with and meeting all the great people who help keep the Cornwall Air Ambulance flying.

Debbie previously worked at senior levels for well-respected Cornish charities that have also touched her family including Cornwall Hospice Care and Cornwall Blind Association.

Hobbies: Debbie loves Painting in a variety of mediums. She is equally passionate about Genealogy and finding out about the lives of her ancestors.
Her values are to always thank and appreciate people, to pay it forwards and strive always, to make a positive difference. ‘Our lives are what our thoughts create’!

Sarah has lived in Cornwall for 10 years, exploring the Cornish coastline and countryside with her fiancé and two dogs. She is making the most of her passion for photography and love of wildlife with the beautiful views and breath-taking setting that the county has to offer.

Sarah has spent the last 8 years working in hospitality and event management, planning dream weddings, professional conferences and Christmas parties. After seeing the role to join the Cornwall Air Ambulance team to plan events and sign up new recruits to the exciting challenges, she knew this was the perfect opportunity to be a part of a worthy cause whilst doing what she loves and supporting those who want to raise vital funds for the charity.

Cath joined the team in January 2019 to raise vital income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and grant giving bodies. Since moving to Cornwall in 2006 to raise her children, Cath has worked for both local, regional and national charities including Children’s Hospice South West and more recently has sat on the other side of the fence distributing European funding at Cornwall Development Company. When not at her desk, Cath enjoys the great outdoors, whether running, cycling, walking, kayaking or surfing.

Having relocated to Cornwall from Cambridgeshire in March 2018, Bobby saw an opportunity to go on a bit of an adventure and experience a change in lifestyle and take time to enjoy the countryside and take in the sea air, now living only five minutes from the beach.

Bobby spent nearly twelve years working with Cambridgeshire County Council in various roles. He was asked to organise the Christmas appeal for Children’s Social Care, receiving presents for children in need who may not otherwise receive a gift at Christmas time. He really enjoyed arranging these so when the opportunity came up to work for Cornwall Air Ambulance he jumped at the chance and is looking forward to supporting the charity and meeting all the great people who help keep the air ambulance flying.

Becky joined the fundraising team in April 2013. With a background in fundraising that began whilst studying Contemporary Art at university in Leeds, she enjoys leading on individual giving for the charity and supporting the rest of the Community Fundraising team. Becky is a member of the Institute of Fundraising and has gained both the Certificate and Diploma in Fundraising in recent years. As someone who loves the outdoors, Becky is well aware of the importance of the helicopter in a county as rural as Cornwall and loves involving the community to keep this important part of Cornish life flying.
When not at work Becky enjoys travelling (especially visiting her sister in New Zealand), doing yoga and walking on the coast paths, moors and mountains of the whole country. She also loves the Great British Bake Off and says she’ll do anything for a slice of cheesecake.

Gemma started working for the charity in August 2015 having previously administered the accounts of an ice cream company and a local fruit and vegetable company. She has raised funds for the charity for the last three years by completing challenges such as the Macchu Picchu trek and has a very special reason for supporting the air ambulance, since the crew came to the aid of her young cousin in 2012.

Gemma enjoys being part of a bubbly and enthusiastic team. She especially likes the variety that her role brings and enjoys meeting the many different volunteers and donors that support the charity.

Sophie joined the fundraising team in July 2018. With a background in the charity sector, predominantly with the National Trust. Originally from Cornwall, she moved away to develop her career in operations, fundraising and event management with various charities across Devon, returning to Cornwall in 2016.
It has been a long held ambition of hers to work for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust and she is looking forward to supporting the charity in it’s life saving work, especially aiding the new Heli Appeal 2018.
Sophie enjoys horse riding, spending time with family and friends and has recently had her very first flying lesson!

Chris spends his time driving the width and breadth of Cornwall collecting and delivering charity donation jars. He visits camp sites, holiday parks, pubs, garages and shops in different regions every day. He enjoys the stunning scenery and now has an extensive road map of the county in his head!

Chris moved from Salisbury to Cornwall in 1999. He had spent the majority of his career in the motor trade work as an auto-electrician but decided that he’d like a more balanced work and home life. He and his wife have two young boys and the family enjoy taking advantage of the beaches and generally being outside in this lovely part of the world.