THE North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) has appointed a new head of fundraising.

Jenny Haskey has more than nine years’ experience in fundraisingand aims to generate more income for the charity, which operates throughout East Lancashire.

She said: “I am thrilled to be joining such a feelgood and ambitious charity like the NWAA. I’m joining the charity at a really exciting time as it continues to evolve its service and look forward to building its income to help develop it even further.”

Lynda Brislin, chief executive at the NWAA said: “We’re sure that Jenny is going to be instrumental in these major developments.”