THE North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is encouraging people across Cheshire to get involved with its new ‘Brew for the Crew’ campaign.

The charity, which is not part of the NHS and receives no government funding, attended 3,100 callouts last year, an increase of nearly 300, with more than 500 taking place across Cheshire.

This year, the North-West-based charity, which is celebrating its 25th Birthday, is asking the public to help them raise funds by hosting a Brew for The Crew during its birthday month in May.

Last year’s campaign raised over £10,000 and saw people from all over the North West come together to support the lifesaving charity.

Brew for the Crew is the charity’s annual fundraiser in which community groups, businesses and families can get to together, have a cuppa and raise some cash for NWAA. Prospective fundraisers are being asked to host their events between May 13 and May 19.

Emma Pearson, Fundraising Manager said: “Every mission that the crew attend, costs on average £4,500, which is funded by the generosity of people taking part in activities like Brew for the Crew.

“2023 was our busiest year on record and so we need to ensure that we raise enough funds this year so that our crew can continue to be there for people across the North West when they need them most.”

For more information about the campaign and how you can help, visit: Brew for the Crew » North West Air Ambulance Charity - North West Air Ambulance Charity (nwairambulance.org.uk)