Wales Air Ambulance marks 25 years with Coffee and Cake fundraiser

Wales Air Ambulance will bring back its Coffee and Cake fundraiser in March to mark its 25th anniversary, and the charity says it needs to raise £13 million a year to keep helicopters and rapid response vehicles operating.

Wales Air Ambulance is reviving its Coffee and Cake fundraiser in March to mark its 25th anniversary and to raise funds for its lifesaving service across Wales. The event invites supporters to host coffee mornings and cake events in homes, workplaces or community venues, with proceeds going to the charity. The fundraiser follows previous local events that brought together volunteers, community groups and supporters. The charity says its consultant-led teams deliver advanced treatments at emergency scenes and transport patients to the most appropriate hospital. Key details: - The Coffee and Cake event returns this March as part of the charity's 25th anniversary, and the organisation marks its birthday on 1 March. - Supporters are invited to host gatherings in homes, workplaces or community spaces, with all proceeds directed to Wales Air Ambulance. - Last year’s events included a coffee morning at Lanelly House in Llanelli that raised £300 and a Lampeter event that raised £2,355 plus a further £365 via JustGiving. - The charity reports it needs to raise £13 million each year to keep its helicopters flying and rapid response vehicles on the road. Summary: These community-led fundraisers contribute to the charity’s income and are being used to mark its 25th anniversary. The Coffee and Cake event is scheduled for March around the charity’s 1 March birthday, and past local events are cited as examples of the support that helps maintain emergency response operations.