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Air Ambulance Faces £4.4M Funding Gap for New Base
17 Aug
Summary
- East Anglian Air Ambulance needs £4.4m more to fund its new base.
- The current base at Cambridge Airport must close by May 2029.
- The new base aims to be operational by late 2028.
The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is actively fundraising for a new base, seeking to secure £8.2 million for the project. The charity has an urgent need to relocate from its current premises at Cambridge City Airport by May 2029, as the airport is scheduled for closure and redevelopment.
Despite receiving planning permission for a new site at New Shardelowes Farm in Fulbourn, the EAAA still requires an additional £4.4 million to meet its financial target. The organization operates continuously, serving Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk from two bases, including one in Norwich.
The Prince of Wales previously volunteered with the EAAA at the Cambridge location. The charity is confident in its ability to raise the remaining funds, noting significant momentum in their campaign. The goal is to have the new base operational by late 2028 to allow for potential delays, securing a long-term home for vital air ambulance services.
