Air ambulance charity Magpas leaves Huntingdon headquarters

Centenary House, on Huntingdon Ring-Road, has been the Magpas HQ for 12 years, while the medical team and aviation crew operated out of RAF Wyton.

However, when the charity was served notice on the building due to the sale of the land at Wyton, they took the opportunity to create a purpose-built airbase, headquarters and training centre at Alconbury Weald.

Helping with the move, seven volunteers from The Courier Company Nationwide (TCCN) gave up their time to assist Magpas to make the move.

Nick Thompson, sales director at TCCN said:  “Myself, our other directors, and several staff members were all very happy to give up our time and help a cause we will continue to support. After eight van loads—and some aching limbs—the mission was a success."

“It was a privilege to be shown around the fantastic new airbase and headquarters and now, the charity has everything it needs for the fundraising and support staff to settle in and continue to keep raising the funds they need to carry on the vital work Magpas Air Ambulance does every day.”

The Magpas headquarters on Huntingdon Ring-Road has served many purposes—alongside housing staff members who continue to raise the £6million the service needs to operate every year, the building has also been a charity shop, training premises and community centre for local groups and businesses to meet.

Magpas CEO, Daryl Brown, said: “Although the office move does mean we won’t be as visible in the centre of town, we’re sure the people of Huntingdon and surrounding areas will still see us flying over regularly as we continue to provide our 24/7 lifesaving service.

"As a charity, Magpas still needs donations to continue operating, saving lives and keeping families together in Cambridgeshire and beyond. We’re extremely grateful for all the support the Huntingdon community has shown us over the years."