Turn your passion into lifesaving impact
Whether it’s a small gathering or a grand affair, your fundraising event really will be the fuel that powers the helicopter on a lifesaving mission or the medical equipment that helps your Critical Care Paramedics deliver the best possible care to the most seriously sick and injured people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We can only continue to provide this vital service with the help of wonderful people like you!
Inspirational fundraising ideas
Organising an event offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your community. It allows you to channel your creativity, talents and passions into raising awareness and vital funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance.
There are so many exciting ways your event can raise money. From bake sales to fun-filled challenges, the possibilities are endless!
Here are a variety of fundraising event ideas that may help spark your imagination and get those creative juices flowing…
Take on a challenge in 2024
Our challenges are a simple way to get involved with the charity. Whether its dusting off some old hiking books for a trek, oiling up the brakes of your bike and hitting the road on a cycle or pounding the running trail, we have a range of fantastic adventure challenges. We have a great mix of UK based or overseas challenges which members of your group can take on as a team!
Fundraising resources and top tips
Having Cornwall Air Ambulance branding at your event will let people know who you’re raising money for and where their donations will go. Take a look at our resources available to download and check out our ten top tips to kickstart your fundraising.
Your fundraising team are also here to help with tips and advice.
Resources to support your event
We have a range of resources to support your event, from downloadable posters to banners, and bunting to social media graphics, to help ensure your event’s success and impact.
Get your fundraising off to an amazing start
Find out ways you can make your fundraiser a success with some handy tips from promoting your event to collecting money.
The difference your support
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1160
missions tasked in 2023
297
missions were to medical incidents
306
patients suffered cardiac arrests
534
missions were trauma related
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Meet the schoolboy who suffered a cardiac arrest now holding his own fundraiser
A 13-year-old boy who suffered a cardiac arrest at school is holding a thank you fundraising event for Cornwall Air Ambulance.
Finlay Richards suffered the attack due to a previously unknown heart condition while at Penrice Academy, in St Austell, two weeks before Christmas in December 2021.
Event promotion tips
When hosting an event for Cornwall Air Ambulance, effective promotion is essential to maximise its reach and impact. Here are some tried-and-true tips to help you spread the word and engage participants:
- Create Compelling Content for Social Media: Craft engaging content that highlights the purpose of your event, its significance and the impact it will make. Use captivating visuals, compelling storytelling and clear calls to action of how people can get involved.
- Leverage Your Local Community: If you can spread the word with your family, friends & acquaintances, word travels fast in Cornwall! Ask local shops & outlets to help you promote the event with flyers or posters.
- Get In Touch with the Media: If your area has a local newspaper, or media outlet, see if they have any ways of helping you promote your event. Remember, your event is supporting one of Cornwall's most well-known charities, which is a story in of itself!
- Facebook Community Groups: Many local town & community groups on Facebook will allow you to promote your event to interested individuals, just be sure to check the group rules first!
- Let Us Know: Our team is on-hand to do everything possible to give you the best chances at event success. Be sure to let us know in advance about your event so we can support you through the process.
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