Lea Fields Crematorium has donated £11,600 to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, thanks to its participation in a metal recycling scheme.
The funds were raised through the recycling of metals recovered following cremation, as part of a nationwide initiative managed by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM).
So far, since the crematorium opened in January 2020, £84,600 has been donated to charities through the scheme.
The ICCM’s metal recycling scheme enables crematoria across the country to recycle metals from medical implants, such as titanium joints and plates, as well as other materials that remain after the cremation process.
The proceeds from the recycling are then distributed to various charitable causes.
Chairman of West Lindsey District Council, which runs Lea Fields Crematorium, Cllr Stephen Bunney said: “We are incredibly proud to be part of a scheme that not only contributes to environmental sustainability through recycling but also provides essential financial support to local charities like the Lincolnshire Air Ambulance.”
The donation will help support the vital, life-saving work of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, which operates across the county, providing emergency medical care and rapid transport to critically injured and ill patients.
Joe Harper, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, said: “We are deeply grateful to Lea Field’s Crematorium’s metal recycling initiative for this incredible donation.
“At an average cost of £4,000 per mission, this donation will enable us to potentially save three lives. Your generosity helps keep our helicopters in the air and our critical care cars on the road providing pre-hospital critical care where it’s needed. On behalf of everyone at Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, thank you for your continued support.”
Deborah Balsdon, Manager of Lea Fields Crematorium, said: “The team at Lea Fields Crematorium are honoured to contribute to this life-saving service, which plays a crucial role in our community. We hope this donation will help the Air Ambulance continue their remarkable work in responding to emergencies across the region.
“We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported the recycling initiative and helping to contribute to good causes.”
Image credit: West Lindsey District Council
