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 Trust.

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 Trust team.

Debbie joined the charity in January 2018. Debbie manages the charity's growing Legacy and Trust & Grants portfolio. She also leads the corporate and challenge event fundraising team.

Following a successful career spanning disciplines in social services, media and mainstream politics, where she led both local and national campaigns, Debbie was inspired to ‘give something back’ by moving into a career in the charity sector. Debbie has developed a successful career in the third sector, with over 15 years of experience, underpinning her caring nature with academic qualifications. She previously worked at senior levels for well-respected Cornish charities that have also touched her family including Cornwall Hospice Care and Cornwall Blind Association.

A fundraising professional, Debbie studied and was awarded the ‘Diploma in Fundraising’, by the Institute of Fundraising. She attained the ‘CiCLA’ qualification in Legacy Management, which was 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 service makes to people and their families. Debbie enjoys working with and meeting all the great people who help keep the Cornwall Air Ambulance flying.

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.

Before joining the Charity Sarah spent eight 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.

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 12 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. Since joining the team he particularly enjoys meeting all the amazing people who help keep the air ambulance flying.

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.