At FBR Recruitment, we are incredibly proud to have supported Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance as our Charity of the Year for 2025/26.
This vital service brings advanced critical care directly to people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight when they need it most. Their highly skilled teams of doctors, paramedics and pilots can reach incidents within minutes, delivering lifesaving treatment at the scene.
With operating costs exceeding £17,750 per day, the charity relies entirely on the generosity of the community. That’s why we set ourselves an ambitious fundraising target for the year, and we’re proud to say, we didn’t just meet it… we exceeded it.
Our Fundraising Efforts:
Marathon Achievements –
Our Director, Tom, showed incredible dedication by taking on three half marathons within just a few months.
He successfully completed:
- New Forest Marathon – 14th September.
- Bournemouth Marathon – 12th October.
- Bournemouth Marathon – 22nd March.
An amazing personal challenge, all in support of a fantastic cause.
Charity Walk Challenge –
On 20th September, the FBR team took on a long-distance walk from Hengistbury Head to Bournemouth Pier and back.
It was a day full of teamwork, determination and plenty of laughs, despite battling all types of weather. We even finished the walk in torrential rain, but spirits stayed high and the team pushed through to the end.
FBR Charity Golf Day –
We hosted our very own charity golf day at Bramshaw Golf Club, bringing together clients and candidates for a brilliant day of fundraising.
The event included:
- A full round of golf.
- Food and refreshments.
- Games and competitions.
- Raffles and auction prizes.
FBR Pool Tournament 2025 –
Our annual pool tournament also became a fundraising opportunity, with a £2.50 entry donation from each participant.
A big congratulations to Craig, who took the win with a 4–2 victory!
FBR Bake Off –
Our monthly Bake Off added a fun (and delicious) twist to fundraising.
Each month, the team contributed £2.50 to enjoy some incredible homemade bakes, all going towards supporting the Air Ambulance. The creativity (and competitiveness!) made this a real highlight of the year.
Going Beyond Fundraising:
Our partnership went further than just raising money.
We had the opportunity to:
- Visit the current airbase.
- Tour the site of the new base before construction.
- Welcome the team into our office for free first aid training.
These experiences gave us a deeper understanding of the incredible work they do and the real impact of our fundraising.
Final Results
We are thrilled to share that we smashed our fundraising target of £5000, raising a total of £6,208.33
Even more impressively, this is more than double what we raised for our charity the previous year, a huge achievement for the entire FBR team.
Looking Ahead
Supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and we would highly recommend them to any organisation considering a Charity of the Year partnership. We’re excited to announce that we will be continuing to support them into the next financial year, helping raise the funds needed to complete their new airbase.
Work With Us
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