Sheffield-based Gripple has raised an impressive £27,522.26 in support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), helping to fund the charity’s vital emergency service throughout 2024.
As a 100% employee-owned business, Gripple’s charitable arm, the Gripple Foundation, is committed to supporting local causes, and YAA was proudly chosen as its Charity of the Year for 2024.
The highlight of the year was Gripple’s dazzling ‘Cloak and Cocktails’ charity ball, held at Cutler’s Hall in Sheffield, in September. Organised by two of Gripple’s graduate trainees, the ball transported guests back to the 1920s with live jazz, bespoke cocktails, and a speakeasy atmosphere. The evening’s Silent Auction contributed to the ball’s outstanding success, raising over £14,600 in aid of YAA and three other local charities.

Gripple also played a key role in YAA’s annual Recognition Awards evening by sponsoring the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award. This special event celebrates the incredible contributions of volunteers, businesses, and fundraisers who help ensure YAA can continue providing rapid, prehospital care across Yorkshire to those that need it most.
On the night, Gripple’s exceptional support was acknowledged with the prestigious Corporate Supporters Award, a heartfelt surprise for the team and a testament to their outstanding efforts.

Helen Berriman, Interim Regional Fundraising Manager for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, said, “We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Gripple for their enthusiasm and dedication to supporting our charity over the past year. Gripple has made a real difference to our lifesaving work, and their new Charity of the Year for 2025 will be incredibly lucky to have their support. We hope to continue working with Gripple in the future and thank them for everything they have done to help keep our service operational”.
In 2024 alone, Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s critical care team treated 1,297 patients, including 326 cardiac arrest cases, and delivered 417 lifesaving interventions. As an independent charity, YAA relies entirely on the generosity of businesses like Gripple and public donations to continue providing this essential service.