East Anglian Air Ambulance is running an urgent fundraising appeal to help raise £8.2 million to relocate and build a new air base on the outskirts of Cambridge and protect the lifesaving care it delivers across the region.
The impending closure of Cambridge Airport – home of one of the charity’s two operating bases – threatens to cut the air ambulance’s lifesaving service in half, putting lives at risk. The charity has been given planning permission to build a new base on the outskirts of Fulbourn at Shardelowes Farm on Balsham Road – but now needs to raise the money required to relocate and safeguard its operations in the city.
Working alongside the emergency services, East Anglian Air Ambulance responds to the most serious one per cent of emergency calls. In 2025 alone, its crews provided critical care to 1,845 people, including 151 children. From its Cambridge base, the Anglia Two helicopter can reach approximately 1.2 million people within just ten minutes.
East Anglian Air Ambulance estimates that if every household across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk gave just £10, its appeal target would be exceeded immediately.
To donate:
- Text BASE10 or BASE20 to 70480 to donate £10 or £20
- Call the donation hotline on 03450 669 999 (Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5pm)
- Donate online at eaaa.org.uk/base
- Donations of £175 or more will be recognised by adding a supporter’s chosen name to one of the charity’s helicopters
Supporters can also fundraise by hosting events or taking on challenges – from bake sales and charity balls, to fundraising walks, marathons, skydives and other adventurous activities. Schools, businesses, sports clubs and community groups are also being encouraged to make East Anglian Air Ambulance their chosen charity and fundraise together in ways that work for them.
For more information or to donate, visit www.eaaa.org.uk/base
