Plymouth-based artisan crisp producer, Burts Potato Chips, is delighted to announce its fundraising total for 2015 - 2016 for Devon Air Ambulance of £4,175.28.

Burts multi-faceted fundraising efforts include participating in various local events, from the Great West Run and the Plymouth Half Marathon to the Cornish Santa Fun Run, as well as ongoing raffles, donations and spare change savings from the 120-strong team at Burts HQ – not to mention ongoing deliveries of the company’s legendary hand-cooked crisps to keep the ambulance crew well-fuelled. It doesn’t end there, as 2017 will see Burts continue to support the excellent work Devon Air Ambulance does as one of its official chosen charities.

Devon Air Ambulance have flown over 24,000 missions since its first flight in 1992. The funds raised by Burts Chips will go towards keeping the two helicopters flying in Devon so they can continue this vital operation.

Devon Air Ambulance Fundraising Manager, Tracy Owen, said “We are extremely grateful to Burts Potato Chips for its continued support. As one of their chosen charities since 2014, Burts has held numerous fundraisers throughout the years and has raised an incredible amount of funds. We are delighted Burts has chosen to support us again in 2017 and we look forward to supporting them throughout this year’s fundraising as well as continuing to enjoy their tasty treats!”

In addition, Burts has announced its official partnership with Jeremiah’s Journey, a local charity that provides support and advice to grieving children, young people and families in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Laura Goodchild, Fundraising Team Leader at Jeremiah’s Journey, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Burts Chips. It’s great to be chosen by a local company that has a national presence, who can see first-hand the work that Jeremiah’s Journey delivers in Plymouth.”

David Nairn, Managing Director of Burts Chips, comments: “It’s a privilege to be able to support these local charities and we are delighted to have raised over £1,000 more than the previous year. Devon Air Ambulance provides an invaluable service to the area, and Jeremiah’s Journey ensures residents have essential support during times of grievance. We look forward to continuing and developing our relationships with these organisations and feel inspired to try and beat last year’s total once more!

“I’d like to extend my thanks to all sponsors, supporters, Burts team members and fundraisers for helping the Burts team to reach this fantastic goal!”

Do you work for a business or organisation that would like to make Devon Air Ambulance your charity of the year? Perhaps your team would like to fundraise for us? If you are interested in giving back to the community then read more about getting your business on board on our corporate page.