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Cornwall Air Ambulance aviation fuel costs doubled in a year

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Tim Bunting is wearing a red zip up jacket with the words Cornwall Air Ambulance on it in white. He is standing besides a red air ambulace helicopter.

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Cornwall Air Ambulance faces £120,000 extra cost after aviation fuel prices double

Overview

Cornwall Air Ambulance must find an additional £120,000 this year due to a doubling of aviation fuel costs. CEO Tim Bunting described the situation as challenging and noted that the charity receives no government funding, relying instead on community support and upcoming Christmas fundraising appeals.

Key points

  • The cost of aviation fuel for Cornwall Air Ambulance has doubled in a year, requiring an extra £120,000.
  • CEO Tim Bunting stated that the charity receives no government funding and relies on supporters and reserves to keep operating.
  • An anonymous donor has agreed to match-fund donations made in the upcoming Christmas appeal up to £100,000.
  • The service took delivery of a second helicopter in 2025 following a £2.85m fundraising campaign.
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