We are thrilled to collaborate with Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, a remarkable charity dedicated to responding to emergencies within our fuel distribution delivery area. This incredible charity stands at the forefront of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the UK, undertaking an average of four life-saving missions every single day, 365 days a year. Each of these missions incurs an average cost of £3,500, and it's crucial to note that as a charity, they rely solely on public donations, receiving no direct Government funding.
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance plays a pivotal role by delivering an equivalent of an A&E department directly to the scene of some of the most severe and time-critical 999 calls in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
WCF Chandlers is thrilled to announce a partnership with
Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort to host a Valentine’s Day Ball on
Saturday February 15th, 2024, in support of the Lincs & Notts Air
Ambulance. This elegant event aims to raise much-needed funds for the
remarkable charity, which provides life-saving emergency medical services
within our local community.
The Valentine’s Day Ball will take place at Belton Woods Hotel at 6:30 pm and will feature a drinks reception, a lavish three-course meal, live entertainment, and an auction with all proceeds going directly to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. This charity stands at the forefront of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in the UK, responding to an average of four lifesaving missions every day, 365 days a year. Each mission costs approximately £4,000, and the charity relies entirely on public donations, receiving no direct Government funding.Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance plays a crucial role in our community, delivering an A&E department to the scenes of the most severe and time-critical emergencies. "We are honoured to support their life-saving work through this event", said both said Charlotte Carratt, General Manager, Sales & Marketing at WCF Chandlers and Caron Peat, Event & Group Sales Executive Belton Woods. Let’s be by their side this Valentine's Day.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please email samantha.pacey@wcfchandlers.co.uk or call 01476 576200.
About WCF Chandlers
WCF Chandlers is a leading fuel distribution company committed to supporting our local community through various charitable initiatives.
About Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is a premier hotel offering luxurious accommodations and exceptional event spaces, dedicated to providing memorable experiences for all guests.
About Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is a vital emergency service provider, operating without direct Government funding and relying solely on public donations to save lives across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
We’re honoured to have been invited to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance HQ to present a cheque for £10,888.08!
This significant donation is a testament to the incredible efforts of Team WCF Chandlers. We are proud to support such an amazing charity that makes a real difference in the communities we serve. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all our suppliers, customers, and the local community for their unwavering support.
Your contributions and dedication have been invaluable in helping us reach this milestone. Together, we continue to make a positive impact and support vital services like the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.
What: WCF Chandlers Quiz Night and Raffle in Aid of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
When: Friday, March 1, 7-11 pm
Where: Belton Park Golf Club, Londonthorpe Lane Grantham NG31 9SH
Tickets are priced at £10 each and can be purchased via Eventbrite, and all proceeds will directly benefit the life-saving efforts of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. Your support means everything to us and the community we serve.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our quiz night – it is appreciated.
Total funds raised £3066
This event promises an evening filled with fun, camaraderie, and the chance to win fantastic prizes donated by some of the best businesses in Lincs & Notts! The quiz will be a blast, and our raffle boasts generous contributions from local businesses. Don't worry if you don't have a full quiz team – smaller teams can join forces for an unforgettable night.
We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks in advance to
the incredible local businesses that have generously contributed prizes for our
raffle. Your donations are making a significant impact, and we're immensely
grateful for your support.
A special shout-out to Belton Park Golf Club for their
tremendous generosity in providing the function room for our event. Your
support is invaluable in helping us host this evening in support of such a
vital cause.
Join Us and Make a Difference! Your attendance and support will contribute to providing critical care directly to those in need across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Let's come together for an evening of entertainment while making a life-saving difference in our community. Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to this fantastic event!
Don't miss out – mark your calendars and secure your tickets now for a night to remember!
It's fantastic to have the opportunity to work alongside Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance again this year. We couldn't be more excited to be taking part in a few different challenges to raise vital funds for this incredible charity, who provide such an important service across our fuel distribution delivery area.
Our first challenge took place on Sunday 2nd June at a 'It's a Knockout' event, which was organised by Humberston Lions. The event took place at Meridian Park in Cleethorpes, and we had 18 enthusiastic members of the WCF Chandlers and ProGreen team.
We are so grateful for the support we have already received and can confirm we managed to raise an amazing £1430. If you'd like to help us raise funds for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, please donate via our Just Giving Page.
Every little bit helps, and we appreciate your generosity more than words can say. Thank you!
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) staff and volunteers will mark National Air Ambulance Week by visiting Lincoln and Nottingham city centres.
Two of our team joined them yesterday, volunteering in Lincoln’s Cornhill and St Benedict’s Square to raise awareness of the service.
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On Saturday 10 September, The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) staff and volunteers will be pitching up in Nottingham, on Smithy Row, off the Old Market Square.
Since 1994 your donations have helped The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) to respond to over 25,000 life-threatening missions across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
Donations can be made directly via their website www.ambucopter.org.uk
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Our amazing team of Charlotte Carratt, Danielle Casbon, Zach Coyle, and Lynn Casson took on the 100km Peak District challenge on the 9th and 10th of July, to raise much-needed funds for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance that respond to emergencies across our fuel delivery area.
We are so proud of the team who showed great resilience and tenacity, pushing themselves to the limit in baking hot conditions and willing each other on walking the full 100km route spread over two days, around the stunning but challenging Peak District.
Teamwork at its best!
Thank you to everyone that has supported us and donated already– it really is appreciated.
Total funds raised £1625
As part of our fundraising for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, we have 6 very brave chaps in our office (Josh Burton, Nathan Ginnelly, Harry Glenn, Phil Murray, Simon Wainwright and Zach Coyle) who kindly put themselves forward for a Wax Off which took place on 16/03/2022 at our Grantham depot.
Please feel free to donate through our Just Giving page.
Total funds raised £659
Following the recent fund-raising efforts by WCF Chandlers, we were pleased to be invited by the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance to visit their new headquarters opposite RAF Waddington.
We were introduced to the CEO who gave a brief presentation of the organisations work, and how much this has increased in recent months due to the COVID pandemic. They were called to attend over 400 incidents in the last year, around double the incidents from the previous year!
We then got a Q&A with the team who attend incidents in the helicopter – a doctor, a paramedic and two pilots. It’s safe to say we were both thoroughly impressed and blown away by the hard work and dedication of this team. The doctor on duty had a full-time position in a trauma unit and worked with the Air Ambulance on his days off, meaning he works every day. The paramedic had worked for 8 years for this position and was in competition with 60 other applicants originally. Both agreed they had reached the peak of their careers. The teamwork 12-hour shifts minimum.
Then we were shown around the helicopter they use between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm and the vehicles they use between 7 pm and 7 am. The equipment the Air Ambulance use in both vehicles is enough to perform surgery if required, which is something the regular ambulance service is not able to offer. The helicopter is much smaller than we expected, and they even let us sit in it! They provided an overview of roughly how expensive their equipment is and as they are completely privately funded, it is clear to see just how important donations are. Expensive disposable equipment is regularly used (for example a breathing tube is £50), alongside re-usable equipment (blood warming machine £4,000). A tank of fuel in the helicopter alone costs £400.
After our afternoon with the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance team, we were absolutely in awe of the work they do and how dedicated this team are. How they power through the adrenaline-fuelled callouts, which take an average of 4 minutes from receiving the call to being off the ground, and average at about 3 callouts per day, is absolutely astounding.
Each member of staff took a daily break from their screens to get a grip and power their way through until they tyred!
To track our progress or make a donation visit our Go Fund Me Page:
Total funds raised £645
Two of our senior managers, George Cardall and Michael Moss, volunteered to go under the hot waxing strips in a bid to raise funds for two local charities within our fuel distribution area.
Rainbows, a hospice for children and young people is based in the East Midlands and is a place where life-limited children and their families can find care and support. Their incredible team of people help relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, support parents and siblings through their bereavements and care for children until the end. Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice is a specialist palliative care hospice which helps people who are dying from conditions like cancer and heart failure, providing them with care and support to ease the physical and emotional pain.
In just over an hour both George and Michael were stripped bare in the hair-raising chest wax!
George and Michael raised a total of £1050.44 for the two chosen charities.
Every Wednesday in December the WCF Chandlers team wear their favourite Christmas jumper or Christmas themed clothes to raise money for St Barnabas Hospice.
St Barnabas supports patients and families across Lincolnshire who are living with a life-limiting or terminal illness.
Their aim is " To enable people to live as fully as they are able for however many days, weeks, or months they have left"
For more information on how you can support St Barnabas Hospice click here
With our domestic services to homeowners, bulk fuel solutions for farms and businesses, and local village buying groups with thousands of members across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, Norfolk, and the East Midlands, WCF Chandlers ensures you never run out of essential fuels.
Whether you need home heating oil, agricultural diesel, or commercial fuels, we've got you covered. Across all our depots, we are committed to providing you with exceptional value and exceeding expectations with our award-winning service. Whether you're looking for affordable heating oil for your boiler, or bulk fuel supplies for your farm or business, we have the right solution for you. We also offer local Village Buying Groups, allowing you to benefit from more competitive prices by grouping deliveries in your area. With thousands of members, our buying groups reduce distribution costs, and we pass those savings directly to you.
We can even manage your fuel levels with WCF Chandlers Tank Smart Monitoring service. Plus, if you want to spread the cost of your domestic heating oil, explore our helpful Payment Plans, where we can offer you the best available price.
