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Flight to Funding Competition
Tuesday 09 September 2025
Pitch your idea to our panel of business leaders and industry experts for a chance to gain real world experience - and win prizes!
Flight to Funding Competition
Pitch your idea to our panel of business leaders and industry experts for a chance to gain real world experience - and win prizes!
Calling all young entrepreneurs!
Think you’ve got the next BIG idea to raise money for a good cause?
We’re looking for the most creative, exciting, and effective fundraising event ideas from students across secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges.
To compete to make your fundraising idea reality, in a “Dragons’ Den” inspired competition.
Pitch your idea to our panel of business leaders and industry experts for a chance to gain real world experience - and win prizes!
If you have any questions, please email corporate@wbairambulance.org.uk or call our Charity office on 01225 300536.
To register your interest, click the button under the flipbook!
Are you a parent who would like to suggest the competition to your child's school? Download our letter template here.
Meet your judges...
Saffi Rabey - Business Development Manager - BMW Dick Lovett Melksham - Mayor of Melksham
“I thrive on identifying creative ways to bring new ideas to market and helping businesses to grow. Supporting young people as they explore these skills is something I’m genuinely passionate about, and I’m excited to see what they come up with!”
Rebecca de la Bedoyere - Deputy Director of Income Generation - Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity
“As someone who has worked in the charity sector for over two decades, I am a passionate advocate for fundraising both as a professional discipline and as a way of bringing people together for a higher purpose.”
Josh Dolman - Commercial Director - Elevate Cloud
“I help local businesses modernise the way they work through smarter communications and IT solutions. I’m really pleased to be involved in the competition, it’s a brilliant idea for young entrepreneurs to share their ideas, gain insights from industry experts and develop skills.”
Helen Griffiths - Fundraising Team Leader - Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity
“I joined the Charity in 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the fundraising team. I am passionate about creating collaborative, purpose-driven partnerships that drive both growth and meaningful social impact."
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