Educ8 Group has raised nearly £14,000 for Wales Air Ambulance, helping to fund the Charity’s lifesaving work across Wales.
The Charity relies entirely on donations to raise £13 million every year to keep its helicopters in the air and its fleet of rapid response vehicles on the road.
Educ8 Group is one of the many corporate partners that have supported Wales Air Ambulance over the decades, helping the Charity continue its Welsh success story as it marks its 25th anniversary in 2026.
The Group, which includes Educ8 Training, ISA Training, Aspire 2Be and Haddon Training, provides fully funded apprenticeships and training to organisations of all sizes and sectors across Wales.
Educ8 Group staff raised an incredible £13,927.15 during 2025-26, equivalent to the cost of four combined air and road missions.
Josh Rees, Senior Business Development Manager for Educ8 Training, said: “This achievement is a testament to the generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment of everyone across Educ8 Group.
“From taking part in fundraising events to making donations and supporting colleagues, every contribution has helped us reach this incredible total.
“We are immensely proud to have supported Wales Air Ambulance and to have played a small part in helping them continue their lifesaving work across Wales.”
Wales Air Ambulance is consultant-led, taking hospital-standard treatments to patients and, where required, transferring them directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury.
It is delivered through a unique third sector and public sector partnership. The Wales Air Ambulance Charity relies on public donations to raise the £13 million required every year.
The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) supplies highly skilled NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work on board the Charity’s vehicles.
This advanced critical care includes the ability to administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions and conduct minor operations, all at the scene of an incident.
As a pan-Wales service, its dedicated crews, regardless of where they are based, will travel the length and breadth of the country to deliver emergency critical care.
Staff members at Educ8 Group met crew members at Cardiff Heliport at the start of the partnership to learn more about the vital work of the service.
Ann Nicholas, Customer Account Director at Educ8, said: “Seeing the helicopter up close, the kit checks and the urgency of the operation really brought home the vital service that the air ambulance provides.
“Both our values and focus on community aligned and resulted in a fantastic partnership which our whole team got behind.”
From a Charity Golf Day at Whitchurch Golf Club to Halloween fundraising activities, Christmas raffles, bake sales, and step challenges, every event made a lifesaving difference.
Abi Pearce, Wales Air Ambulance Corporate Relationships Manager, said: “We are so grateful to the entire Educ8 team for their incredible support throughout their Charity partnership. They have taken an active interest in the work of our lifesaving service, including spending time at our base in Cardiff and meeting our crew.
“Corporate partnerships are making a lifesaving difference to the people of Wales.
“They play an invaluable role; through their fundraising, they help us respond to emergencies 24/7. They keep our fleet operational. Their support enables us to deliver hospital-level care at the scene and reunites patients with their families.
“By choosing Wales Air Ambulance as your charity partner, your business can play a vital role in our lifesaving work and show your customers, employees, and community that you are committed to making a real difference.
She added: “If the Educ8 Group’s fundraising journey has inspired you, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with your team the various ways in which your business can make a lifesaving difference.”
To find out more, please contact corporate@walesairambulance.com.
