Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Strensham Airbase Redevelopment Work Completed

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce the completion of a major redevelopment project at its operational airbase in Strensham.

Serving the southern region of the charity’s coverage area — including Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire — the upgraded facility has been designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve crew wellbeing, and optimise the delivery of pre-hospital emergency care.

The much-needed redevelopment project was funded by a kind donation of £2 million from County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal charity and undertaken by Halesowen-based A & H Construction and Developments Plc. The upgraded facility features state-of-the-art infrastructure, including expanded hangars, modern crew quarters and accommodation, and enhanced operational spaces, all designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the charity’s critical services.

This vital support provided by the County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding hospital helipads and air ambulance bases, will significantly enhance the charity’s ability to deliver lifesaving, pre-hospital critical care across the region. This is the third time that it has funded the Strensham air base – first when it opened and again in 2012.

To mark the occasion, on 30^th October, the Strensham airbase hosted many of the organisations who have been a part of the redevelopment journey, including County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal, Roadchef, A&H Construction and Babcock. Visitors were given a tour and heard from members of crew, volunteers and former patients about the positive impact the improved facilities will have on the charity’s lifesaving service.

Key features of the redevelopment include:

• Expanded Hangar Facilities: The new hangar offers increased space for the charity's Strensham-based aircraft, G-OMAA, and provides more room for engineers to fulfil helicopter maintenance as and when required.
• Provision of Crew Quarters: The construction includes new, comfortable living spaces and accommodation for aircrew, ensuring they have the facilities needed to rest and prepare for missions.
• Enhanced Training and Operations Rooms: Purpose-built spaces will support ongoing training and operations, helping clinical teams stay at the forefront of pre-hospital emergency medicine.
• Updated Charity Space: An extension of the facilities for hosting base visits, fundraising events and staff meetings.
• Sustainable Design: The project incorporates sustainable building practices, including energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials, reducing the environmental footprint of the airbase.

Hanna Sebright, chief executive for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, expressed gratitude for the support provided by the County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal: "This £2  million redevelopment, made possible thanks to the generous funding from the HELP Appeal, marks a transformative milestone for our charity. The upgraded facilities will not only strengthen our ability to respond swiftly to emergencies and deliver lifesaving care, but also provide space to support with greater community engagement — helping us connect more meaningfully with the people we serve."

Robert Bertram, chief executive from the County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal, commented: “This new airbase isn’t just bricks and mortar - it’s a lifeline. Made possible by the generosity of our supporters, it marks a new chapter for emergency care in the region and will help the crew reach patients faster and deliver critical care when it’s needed most.”

As Midlands Air Ambulance Charity approaches its 35th anniversary year, the redevelopment of the Strensham airbase ensures our lifesaving pre-hospital emergency service remains at the forefront of medical response—enhancing facilities, supporting crew wellbeing, and strengthening our ability to serve communities across the region for years to come.

For more information about Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, visit: midlandsairambulance.com and follow the organisation on social media.

For more information about the County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal, please visit www.helpappeal.org.uk