Martin Lyne Expand Martin graduated in Economics and Finance from Leeds University. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Robson Rhodes in London. Joining Dixons in 1990, he supported the group’s transformation to out of town retail and into new chains as Retail Controller. In 1998, Martin and his family relocated to the Southwest where he joined Orange. Over a 13-year tenure he played a leading role as Commercial Director, establishing the business culture during a period of unprecedented market growth, to leadership and integration into EE. In the last decade he led the transformation of Alexandra, a leading supplier to the NHS and Emergency services, playing a key role during the COVID-19 crisis. Martin now advises start-ups and charities in the Southwest. He is not only a Trustee for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, but also holds similar positions at the Avon Wildlife Trust and ARC Inspire. He lives in Bath with his wife Sara and enjoys visiting their three daughters.
Richard Marlow Expand Rich Marlow joined the NHS in 1984. Following a career that has grown with the evolution of pre-hospital care, continuing in clinical practice as a Paramedic alongside an Operational Management position and currently working as an Assistant Director for South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust (SWASFT). Rich has always had a passion for air ambulance services and advances in pre-hospital care. He was a HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services) Paramedic with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance when the charity first went operational in 2000, maintaining close links with the charity and its people ever since. Living on the Mendip Hills in Somerset, with his wife Tracy and St Bernard dog, he has a grown-up daughter. Outside of work, he volunteers for a number of charities including Mendip Cave Rescue as a team member, medical officer and trustee, Somerset Scouts as a county trustee, and the Duke of Edinburgh as an expedition assessor. To relax and unwind he loves to spend as much time as possible caving, kayaking, mountain walking and in the garden.
West Mendip Community Hospital Expand West Mendip Community Hospital, Old Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8JD
What is the Flight for Life Lottery? Expand The Flight for Life Lottery is a weekly lottery run by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity. By participating, you’re helping to fund our life-saving emergency service while also getting a chance to win cash prizes.
How much does it cost to play? Expand Each ticket costs just £5 per month. This enters you into a prize draw every Friday and into an Annual Superdraw each September. You can sign up for additional tickets to increase your chances of winning.
What can I win? Expand Every week, there is a top prize of £1,000 along with a 2nd prize of £250, a 3rd prize of £150, a 4th prize of £125 and a 5th prize of £100. Plus 10 voucher consolation prizes. The Annual Superdraw has one jackpot prize of £2,500. There are no rollovers and all prizes are won in every draw.
How do I join the Lottery? Expand Signing up to our Flight for Life Lottery is quick and easy. Option 1: You can join online here by filling out our registration form. Option 2: Download, print and send us a completed lottery form here. Option 3: Call 01202 849530 and we’ll help you over the phone. Join Now When we have received your completed membership application, we enter your details onto our lottery system. You will be sent a welcome letter with details of your unique number. You’ll be entered into the draws once you’ve made your first payment.
When are the draws? Expand Weekly draws are held every Friday. Our Annual Superdraw takes place in September.
How does the draw work? Expand Provided the entry fee has been paid, your unique draw numbers are entered into the draw. The draw is performed by a computer and winners are picked using a random number generator (RNG), which has been tested and approved to meet the standards set by the Gambling Commission.
How many entries can I have in each weekly draw? Expand You can buy up to two entries per week online. That's the equivalent of £10 per month. Additional tickets can be purchased at any time by contacting our team by emailing: [email protected] or calling: 01202 849530.
Can I choose my own numbers? Expand No, you cannot pick specific numbers in our Lottery. Your lottery numbers are automatically generated and assigned when you sign up.
How will I know if I’ve won? Expand A confirmation letter is sent to all winners. We also post the results on our Winners page. If you win, cash prizes are paid via BACS into your bank account. Voucher prizes are sent with your confirmation letter.
What are my chances of winning? Expand We estimate that each ticket has a 1 in 5,000 chance of winning a prize in the weekly draw and 1 in 25,000 in the Superdraw. The exact likelihood of winning a prize is dependent on the number of participants and will therefore change each draw.
How does my participation help? Expand Your participation directly funds our air ambulance missions, helping us provide medical care and transport to those in need across Dorset and Somerset. The reliable and regular income that the lottery provides allows us to plan more easily for the future, driving forward initiatives to possibly help more patients in the years ahead.
How much of my money goes to the charity? Expand Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance receive 100% of all lottery entry funds and pay for the weekly prizes and expenses out of this income. After prizes and expenses are paid, a fantastic 88% of the money generated by our lottery goes towards funding the life-saving service. In 2024, that was an amazing £3.9 million!
How is the Lottery regulated? Expand The Flight for Life Lottery is licensed by the Gambling Commission. For more information on the Gambling Commission visit: www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk
How do I cancel my subscription? Expand You can cancel your lottery subscription at any time by contacting our team by emailing: [email protected] or calling: 01202 849530.
Any more questions? Expand If you have any other questions, we are happy to help. Email us on: [email protected] or call us on: 01202 849530.
How does purchasing our defibrillator package work? Expand Purchasing our defibrillator package is an easy way for businesses, organisations or community groups to ensure access to an essential piece of life saving equipment. Firstly, your group can get in contact with us to place an order. You may already have the funds, or we can help you with fundraising within your organisation or community. DSAA will then purchase the AED package. The device will remain the property of the charity. DSAA will grant you a perpetual licence to have the device and to use it for as long as you want it. This ensures the device is maintained and ready in case it’s ever needed in an emergency. After your unit has been delivered, you will need to coordinate the installation independently. Once this is complete it is essential that you advise DSAA so that we can register your device on The Circuit.