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  1. FAQs

David Gilbert

Chairman

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David joined the Board of Trustees in 2009 and became Chairman in 2013.

David retired from the role of Deputy Chief Executive at Carmarthenshire County Council in 2015 after 12 years with the Authority. He had also worked in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea Local Authorities since moving to Wales in 1992. He is a Board member of Swansea Bay City Region and recently joined the Advisory Board of the Port Talbot Enterprise Zone.

In 2012 David was awarded an OBE for services to Regeneration and Skills in West Wales. Originally from Hereford, he is still a season ticket holder at Hereford FC and a regular at Llandovery RFC.

Published: 13th August, 2018

Updated: 25th April, 2019

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Dr Kyle Jacques

Vice Chairman

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Published: 13th August, 2018

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Dafydd Jones Morris

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Dafydd Jones-Morris joined the Board of Trustees in 2012. A former paramedic and regional operational director within the Welsh Ambulance Service, Dafydd brings to the Board almost 40 years of experience in pre-hospital care. He was part of a working group which coordinated the implementation of a consultant-led service at the charity's Caernarfon airbase.

Heralding from Bangor, Dafydd is passionate about his local community and is a member of the Welsh Highland Railway Society, a male voice choir, and is Chair of the Community Council.

Published: 13th August, 2018

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Bridget Kirsop

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Jim Wagstaffe

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Jim Wagstaffe joined the Board of Trustees in 2013. Jim has worked in Human Resources and management roles for more than 30 years. His experience extends from private sector manufacturing to the public sector and NHS, and now runs his own HR and Management consultancy. He chairs Wales Air Ambulance's HR committee on the Board.

Jim lives in north-east Wales, where he enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering as a school governor. He is a fan of the North Wales Crusaders Rugby League.

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Owain Davies

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Richard Locke

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Des Kitto

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Lisa Dafydd

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Stephen Curtis

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Bryn Terfel OBE

Patron

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Opera star Bryn Terfel has been Patron of Wales Air Ambulance since 2005. He supports the charity across Wales, often in celebration through music.

The bass-baritone has recorded two CD singles for the charity, Anfonaf Angel and its English version Guardian Angel.

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Rhys Meirion

Ambassador

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Welsh tenor Rhys Meirion joined Wales Air Ambulance as an Ambassador in 2012. Rhys spearheaded a 200-mile trek
through Wales, raising thousands of pounds in aid of the charity.

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Simon Richardson MBE

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Paralympic cyclist Simon Richardson joined Wales Air Ambulance as an Ambassador in 2012. The Porthcawl athlete, who won silver and two gold medals at the Paralympic Games in Beijing in 2008, was airlifted by Wales Air Ambulance after a road traffic collision. Simon set up the special fundraiser and hashtag #Simonstrong, with a host of fundraising events planned for the charity. 

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What is a Will?

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Your Will is a legal document which specifies where and to who you wish your property and possessions to go to in the event of your death.

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

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What is the Lifesaving Lottery?

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The Wales Air Ambulance Lifesaving Lottery is a weekly draw operated by the Wales Air Ambulance to raise money for us whilst also giving you the chance to win up to £1,000.

Published: 2nd April, 2018

Updated: 28th November, 2018

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How can I play?

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Signing up to our Lifesaving Lottery is quick and easy.

 

Option 1: Download, print and send us a completed lottery form here.

Option 2: Call 0300 0152 999 and we’ll help you over the phone.

Option 3: You can sign up by direct debit straight away here.

Published: 3rd April, 2018

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Why is my monthly payment £4.34?

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The lottery costs £1 a week to play. While most months consist of 4 weeks, on occasion some consist of 5 weeks. The extra £0.34 a month covers the months that have an extra week.

Published: 3rd April, 2018

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What can I win?

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Every week there is a guaranteed jackpot of £1,000 along with a second prize of £200, a third prize of £100 and 20 prizes of £10.

Published: 3rd April, 2018

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Will I ever owe the Lifesaving Lottery money?

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No, you will only get entered into the draw if you have paid.

Published: 3rd April, 2018

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How does the draw work?

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Provided you have paid at least £1 for every Fridays draw, your unique draw numbers are entered into our electronic draw. The draw randomly generates six-digit numbers and compares them with our members’ draw numbers.

Published: 3rd April, 2018

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Where do the profits go?

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Our lottery is run in house, all of the profits from the Lifesaving Lottery goes towards funding the Wales Air Ambulance service.

Published: 3rd April, 2018

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Will you pass on my details to anybody else?

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At no point will Wales Air Ambulance pass on your personal information on to any third party, only when obliged to do so by legislation at that time in force and the only with the express authority of the Chief Executive. For more information see our privacy policy.

Published: 3rd April, 2018

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How is the lottery regulated?

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The Lifesaving Lottery is licensed by the Gambling Commission. For more information on the Gambling Commission visit: http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

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Where can I get advice on gambling?

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We are committed to ensuring that the lottery is operated in a secure, fair and socially responsible way and to endorses responsible gambling amongst its members. You can read our full policy on Social Responsibility in Gambling here; or for advice and support on gambling, visit gamcare.org.uk or call the free helpline on 0808 8020 133.

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