River Dart Rotary has donated a total of £3,400 to five charities following another successful Totnes Classic Vehicle Show, supporting organisations that save lives, support families, provide humanitarian aid and strengthen local communities.

The first of the donations goes to Devon Air Ambulance who receive £1,250 to support their work helping bring critical care to those who need it most.

A spokesperson said: “River Dart Rotary is proud to have donated £1,250 to Devon Air Ambulance following the success of the Totnes & District Classic Vehicle Show.

“Every day, Devon Air Ambulance responds to emergencies across the county, delivering lifesaving treatment and specialist care when minutes can make all the difference.

“This donation has been made possible by the incredible support of everyone who attended, exhibited, volunteered or sponsored the show.

“A huge thank you to our community for helping us support a charity that continues to save lives across Devon.”

When every second counts, fast access to our Critical Care Doctors and Paramedics is vital.

Devon’s two emergency helicopters ensure they deliver expert critical care to patients, wherever they are.

The four Critical Care Cars allow the medical team to respond quickly by road, especially in urban areas.

These vehicles continue operating when poor weather or maintenance grounds the helicopters, and they carry the same life-saving equipment as the air ambulances.

Devon’s vast geography, with its coastlines, villages, and rural areas, can make reaching patients by road difficult.

In some cases, getting the right emergency treatment to them requires air support.

The paramedics and doctors may accompany patients to hospital by land ambulance, but when the best hospital isn’t the nearest, the helicopters ensure they reach the right care much faster.

Crews respond to time-critical situations every day of the year.