Saving lives. Supporting heroes. Strengthening communities.
Our Mission
South Central Ambulance Charity raises vital funds to support the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS). We help provide enhanced care, equipment, training, and wellbeing support across Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
NHS funding does not cover everything ambulance teams need. Thanks to supporters like you, we help fill that gap — making a real difference when every second matters.
What We Do
Equip & Empower Volunteers
We support Community First Responders and Co-Responders with essential equipment, uniforms, and training. These local volunteers are often first on scene, providing lifesaving care before an ambulance arrives.
Build Lifesaving Skills
We deliver first aid and defibrillator awareness training in schools and communities, helping people gain the confidence and skills to act in an emergency.
Support NHS Staff
We fund equipment beyond core NHS provision and provide wellbeing and mental health support for frontline staff and volunteers.
Our Impact
Emergencies attended
30,000+
First on scene (Category 1)
70%
Daily running cost
£1,846
Volunteer hours
179,472
Number of volunteers
821
New volunteers (2025)
182
Meet the Team
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Vanessa Casey
SCAS Charity CEO
Vanessa has led the Charity since 2017 and during that time has seen fundraising and support for our staff and volunteers grow. “I am exceptionally proud of the work we do to fund all our volunteers, in particular our community first responders and the difference we are able to make for staff by supporting areas that can improve colleagues’ health and wellbeing.” Vanessa is responsible for the strategic direction of the Charity and works closely with the Charitable Funds Committee of the SCAS Board.
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Andrea Blake
Charity Finance Manager
Andrea is our Charity Finance Manager, working closely with the Charity CEO to ensure our financial sustainability and effective stewardship of charitable funds. She is responsible for managing budgets, financial reporting, cash flow, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that resources are used efficiently to support the charity’s mission and strategic objectives.
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Kirstie Angell
Fundraising & Database Administrator
Kirstie has been with the Charity since 2022 and is responsible for recording and acknowledging all donations received. She supports the Charity Finance Manager by maintaining records of the Charity’s monthly income and expenditure.
In addition, Kirstie manages enquiries received through the Charity’s main email account, info@sca-charity.org.uk, and oversees the Charity’s general administrative functions, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Charity.
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Sarah Callaghan
Volunteer Manager
Sarah joined the Charity in 2022 bringing with her experience from across the charity sector where she has specialised in volunteering. The role works with teams across SCAS who engage with volunteers in addition to ensuring SCAS and the Charity are meeting volunteering good practice. Sarah represents SCAS on national boards and also is a member of Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM) Membership Advisory Panel.
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Stephen Jordan
Community fundraising officer
Stephen is our Community Fundraiser for Thames Valley. He is focused on creating, managing and supporting a proactive fundraising programme of events in local communities across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Stephen has worked with Hospice and Disability charities for a number of years prior to joining South Central Ambulance Charity. Stephen is also a volunteer Community First Responder in Aylesbury.
Contact the charity
info@sca-charity.org.uk
Get Involved
Whether you donate, volunteer, or fundraise, you help us save lives and support the people who care for our communities every day.