The parish of Blessed James Bell, Warrington, recently held a fundraiser raising a whopping £1,083 for North West Air Ambulance (NWAA).

The event, held at St Benedict’s Church, began with an informative speech about the vital work of the charity, delivered by parish priest Rev. Canon David Heywood. This was followed by a presentation from Rob Cant, a volunteer with the NWAA, who gave further insight into the life-saving services the organisation provides across the North West.

Guests were treated to a warm and welcoming lunch prepared by members of St Benedict’s fundraising team. The afternoon continued with a raffle and a small auction, alongside sponsorship contributions, all helping to boost the total funds raised. Thanks to the generosity and support of everyone involved, the parish was delighted to present a total of £1,083 to the North West Air Ambulance.
The cheque was formally handed over to Danny, a representative of the NWAA, in the presence of Canon David Heywood and parish fundraisers Chris Sykes and Sandra Brinksman.

Organisers expressed their sincere thanks to all who contributed to the event’s success, highlighting once again the strength of community spirit and the importance of supporting such a vital, life-saving service.