Gates Continues Its Support for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance with a new All-Electric Ford Explorer

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is proud to confirm the continuation of the long standing partnership with Frank G Gates Ltd, which has generously provided a new All-Electric Ford Explorer. This marks the seventh consecutive year of Gates’ support for EHAAT’s critical work.

The handover took place at EHAAT’s North Weald airbase, where representatives from Gates presented the keys to the charity's team. The new vehicle, featuring EHAAT’s distinctive Flight for Life Lottery branding, will assist the charity’s staff in their essential operations.

The new All-Electric Ford Explorer is a vital tool for EHAAT's charity staff, enabling efficient travel between airbases, fundraising offices, shops, and community events. This continued support helps EHAAT maintain its commitment to reducing environmental impact, as the All-Electric Explorer enables zero-emission driving, supporting the charity’s sustainability goals.

Deborah McLean - Fundraising & Marketing Director expresed:

“We express our heartfelt thanks to Gates Ford for their incredibly generous support in providing a Ford Explorer for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance charity team. This vehicle will play a vital role in helping us reach communities across Essex and Hertfordshire, engage with supporters, and continue raising the funds needed to keep our life‑saving service operational. We are truly grateful for Gates Ford’s commitment to our mission and proud to have them as valued partners.”

Jack Greenall, Director & Operations Director of Frank G Gates Ltd, commented:

“We’ve proudly supported EHAAT for several years now and understand the critical role they play in the community. It’s an honour to provide another vehicle to assist them in their crucial, life-saving work, and we’re pleased to continue being part of their journey.”

EHAAT, which operates without direct NHS funding, relies on the backing of the local community and corporate supporters like Gates to fund its mission of delivering pre-hospital emergency care to people in need across Essex, Hertfordshire, and beyond. The introduction of the new All-Electric Ford Explorer will support the charity’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining charitable operational efficiency.