WalesOnline, working with social media analysts Lissted, has ranked Wales Air Ambulance the second most influential charity Twitter profile. We were runners up as the most popular charity in the Top 250 list with Welsh users, and again in the Top 250 list of Welsh Twitter accounts, “driving conversation” across the UK as a whole. … Continue reading
While the world of aviation had its eye on the shiny, magnificent machines at Helitech this week, it was this image that stood out to me. And it’s utterly depressing. For us folk in the air ambulance industry, it is indeed interesting and exciting news to see a fellow air ambulance charity sign for a H145 … Continue reading
As a third sector professional who advocates the power of non-profit causes, it’s always heartbreaking to see it go wrong. Kids Company, a London-based youth organisation set up to help vulnerable children, is the latest high-profile charity to fold under questionable circumstances. With fresh allegations into their practices continuing to come to light, there’ll be … Continue reading
Preparing for crisis communications is a fascinating process. By its very nature you’re often tested to your limits, managing some of the most difficult situations with the tightest of deadlines. Let’s get something straight first. Crisis comms isn’t about spinning and covering issues up. Unless you’re, say, MI5. Or maybe if you’re a politician. To … Continue reading
The other week I attended the first Third Sector Social – a new regular event for anyone involved in the charity and non-profit sector in South Wales. Third Sector Social, or in mandatory digital-speak ‘3SS’, is the brainchild of Tenovus’ Head of Individual Giving, Lisa Buckley. The idea is to give people across the sector a … Continue reading
Hello WordPress. I’m back from my blogging sabbatical, which was still consumed with writing galore – just in the form of essays, CPD logs and press releases. I am particularly proud of a 10,000-word paper on the critical thinking of managers and leaders, although I’m not sure I want to talk about attitudes, values and … Continue reading
“INAER FORMS SPAIN’S FIRST ALL-FEMALE MEDICAL HELICOPTER CREW” This certainly caught my eye when it landed in my inbox yesterday afternoon, courtesy of bcm public relations. The gender of an air ambulance crew might not be important to many people both in and outside of the HEMS (helicopter emergency medical services) / aviation industry, but … Continue reading
I found these golden oldies in the archives: James Hook and his dad, paramedic Richard Hook, pose for a campaign photo shoot. James was the face of our Golden Hour challenge in 2007 (before my time at WAA), which saw hundreds of people, schools and businesses organise their own fundraising events around the themes of … Continue reading
Feeling inspired by my previous post on helicopter photography, I’ve added a new category to my little blog, dedicated to the delights of art and imagery. We all encounter images everyday; but it’s also an important part of my job and I want to share some of the amazing stuff I come across. I hope … Continue reading
Even on a day off I find myself thinking about helicopters. Should I be worried? Either way, check out this gem on Flickr (MHPhotos_) of Midlands Air Ambulance landing at Cleeve Hill: By the fabulous Mark Hawkins Photography. At Wales Air Ambulance, we’ve been asking supporters on Facebook to share their photos of the aircraft in … Continue reading
propellers and prose 