£3,000 Raised for Air Ambulance by Old Surrey, Burstow and West Kent Hunt

The Hunt, which practices trail hunting, is an active supporter of local good causes and likes to create novel ways to raise money for charity.

Rachel Oxberry, Surrey Community Fundraiser at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex, said: “On behalf of everyone at KSS I’d like to offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone associated with the Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent Hunt for this generous donation.

“Our helicopters are flying emergency rooms. When there’s a life-or-death call, we bring specialised doctors, paramedics and treatment to the scene, fast. And we don’t stop 24/7, 365 days a year.

“It costs £56K a day to run our lifesaving service. But without the support of the communities we serve and donations like this we can’t keep flying and saving lives. Thank you so much!”

Lucy Peachey of the Old Surrey, Burstow & West Kent Hunt commented: “Our air ambulance is absolutely brilliant and we are so grateful for their extraordinary service. Riding is not without risk and anyone who has had an accident in a remote area can sometimes be waiting hours for medical assistance. The air ambulance can access remote parts of the countryside and their expert medical teams save lives when every second is critical. It can be an absolute life-saver.”

The OSBWK is a member of the British Hound Sports Association (BHSA), which supports trail hunting and promotes the welfare and conservation of all hound breeds.

All accredited hunts adhere to the core principles of the BHSA.

Every year the trail hunting community raises tens of thousands of pounds for charitable causes. In a recent six-month period 92 different charities benefited to the tune of £460,000 raised by members of BHSA-registered hunts.