Shropshire Star

Charity will develop links through chamber role

A charity says it is looking forward to increasing its role within its county’s business community.

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Hanna Sebright with critical care paramedic Ryan Ferris at the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity headquarters

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which has an operational base at RAF Cosford, has become a Corporate member of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.

The Corporate package is the chamber’s newest level of membership, and is aimed at senior managers and directors seeking to recognise and achieve their full potential as leaders and professionals.

It includes 12 senior management training masterclasses a year, plus priority access to other events, corporate video hosting, complimentary training places, and a host of other benefits

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity operates and funds three air ambulances covering Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Staffordshire, and the West Midlands.

Chief executive Hanna Sebright said: “RAF Cosford has been home to one of our charity’s operational airbases for approximately 29 years.

Delighted

“Joining the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce will enable us to further develop our links within the county.

"We will support our fellow members, as well as utilising several benefits including training workshops that will help fulfil our team members’ development objectives.

“We are very much looking forward to increasing our integral role within the Shropshire business community.”

Mia Carter, Shropshire Chamber’s director of membership, added: “We are delighted to welcome Midlands Air Ambulance to our new Corporate membership programme.

“It is important that we have representation across the widest possible range of industries, and I am very much looking forward to working with the corporate cohort throughout 2021.

"The new level is designed to help organisations develop their leaders with continual professional development in five key areas of business.”

Visit shropshire-chamber.co.uk for more details.

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