Award-winning maritime manufacturer Griffon Marine is proud to announce it has exceeded its first-year fundraising target for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA), raising an impressive £10,243.60 by the end of 2025, surpassing its self-imposed goal of £10,000.

The total marks a powerful start to the partnership launched earlier in 2025, which has seen Griffon Marine’s teams across engineering, operations and administration take part in a range of fundraising initiatives in support of the life-saving charity. Among the activities were participation in the ‘Miles for Missions’ challenge, where team members completed miles walking, running and cycling to collectively support the cause through May’s county-wide effort, alongside HIOWAA supporters and other local businesses. Other activities included a Brew for the Crew and sponsored skydives.

“As our first year supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, we’ve been absolutely amazed by the enthusiasm of our team and the generosity of our wider community,” said Mark Downer, CEO of Griffon Marine. “To exceed our target in year one speaks volumes about how strongly this cause resonates across the entire workforce. We’re incredibly proud to play a part in supporting such a vital emergency service.”

Griffon Marine’s commitment to HIOWAA came during what has been one of the company’s busiest and most successful years to date. In the past twelve months, the business secured multiple industry awards, announced major new contracts across its global customer base and continued to expand its presence as a world leader in amphibious transport solutions.

“This has been a landmark year for Griffon Marine, commercially, operationally and culturally,” added Downer. “Supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been a unifying force for our team. Whether through sponsored challenges, workplace activities or direct donations, every team member has contributed to this fantastic achievement.”

Natalie Russell, Support Engagement Officer for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance said “We have enjoyed every minute of our life-saving partnership with Griffon Marine so far, and we are delighted to extend our joint impact into 2026. Griffon Marine staff have provided immeasurable hope to Air Ambulance patients in their darkest hour. We cannot thank them enough for their commitment to saving lives.”

Building on the success of 2025, Griffon Marine has confirmed that fundraising efforts will continue throughout 2026, with ambitions to raise even more for the critical care charity that responds to emergencies across the region by air and road, 365 days a year.