Charity grateful for donation from King's trust

Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS) received a donation from the Privy Purse Charitable Trust

A medical emergency charity said a donation from a royal-linked trust would help it continue to save lives.

Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS), which responds to about 1,600 calls a year, received an undisclosed amount from the Privy Purse Charitable Trust.

The trust makes charitable donations to causes of which the monarch is patron.

The Dereham-based charity said it would allow it to keep working across Norfolk and providing emergency and critical care to people in need.

Steve Maddams, from the charity's senior leadership team, said: "We are immensely grateful to His Majesty the King for his donation to NARS.

"His Majesty's support enables us to continue our vital work of delivering medical care to those facing emergencies and traumatic incidents throughout Norfolk."

NARS has operated since 1970 and its team of volunteer doctors, nurses, paramedics and first responders attends 999 callouts.

In a post on social media, the organisation thanked the King for his "generous contribution" and pledged to utilise the funds effectively to continue its life-saving mission in the community.

"His Majesty the King's donation underscores the importance of supporting organisations like NARS, which serve as lifelines during times of crisis," the charity said.