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We’re encouraging the public to download what3words, to help us find you in an emergency

27th Jul 2020

From Monday 27th July, we are taking part in #KnowExactlyWhere week alongside other emergency services, local authorities and organisations around the UK to raise awareness about the free what3words app - and how it can be used to save precious time, resources and lives in an emergency.

Charity News

KSS welcomes new Executive Director of Corporate Services

20th Jul 2020

Ian Howick, Chair of Heathrow AOC and former Director at British Airways, joins us as Executive Director of Corporate Services. He succeeds John Lack, Director of Finance and Support, who retires at the end of September after seven years at KSS.

Charity News, Fundraising News

We've raised over £1m through our Coronavirus Emergency Appeal

29th Jun 2020

We’re delighted to share the news that we’ve raised more than £1m so far through our Coronavirus Emergency Appeal. This is just over a third of the total shortfall we were predicting due to the cancellation of major events and a decrease in fundraising income.

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Former patient makes generous PPE donation, 12 years after we saved his life

18th Jun 2020

A former patient has kindly donated 20 visors to us, which can be used to help protect our crew during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Fundraising News, Charity News

Lions Clubs’ £160k boost for local air ambulances

11th Jun 2020

Air ambulances across Britain will receive vital equipment in the battle against Coronavirus – thanks to a generous £160,000 grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation.

Charity News, Fundraising News

KSS deliver more than 200 welfare packs

02nd Jun 2020

Last week we joined forces with the Kent MS Therapy Centre (KMSTC) and Pfizer to assemble and distribute more than 200 welfare packs across Kent. More than 20 volunteers helped in total.