Our Aims
Our main aim is to support families and individuals facing a wide range of trauma or tragedy who are often not already within another support network. fly2help works closely with a number of like-minded charities, including Dreamflight, Action for Children, MENCAP and The Wallace and Gromit Children's Foundation. Equally, we frequently receive nominations from the public, or are approached by individuals themselves. Essentially, we are happy to talk to anyone, whether as an individual or an organisation, who believes that what we could 'make a difference' to someone they know.
We pride ourselves on being a catalyst to produce positive changes in people's attitudes and life. The opportunity to experience the liberation and freedom of flight at an Air Smiles Day can inspire, develop imagination and stretch personal boundaries, helping individuals to discover new benefits through renewed self-determination. The extra boost that comes from the freedom of the skies and the exhilaration of flight has proved to renew motivation and enthusiasm, as well as increase long term self esteem and confidence.
Together with the above aim, fly2help also sets up aerospace based educational programmes and scholarships. By developing motivation, self-discipline, and confidence, we hope to enable people to realise their potential for achievement. fly2help hopes to introduce young people to a career in the aerospace sector through our learning programmes and extensive network of contacts. At present, although we run some regional schemes, our ambition is to set up more schemes within country wide educational establishments by developing close links with corporate sponsors, who would grant us the funding required to support this aim.