LAAC announces new Director of Finance, IT and Facilities

London’s Air Ambulance Charity (LAAC) has appointed Anna Bennett as the charity’s new Director of Finance, IT and Facilities.

Bennett is a Chartered Accountant (FCA) with over 20 years of experience and holds the ICAEW Diploma in Chartered Accounting. She has extensive sector experience, having worked for several national charities, including as Finance Director for Hospice UK and as Director of Finance and Operations for BBC Children in Need. 

Of her appointment, Bennett said: “I am delighted to join London’s Air Ambulance Charity at such an important time in its history, working with extraordinary people saving lives every day. 

“I’ve been a supporter of the charity for many years now, even abseiling down the side of the Royal London Hospital back in 2016 to raise funds – although this time around I hope to contribute with my feet firmly on the ground.

“I’m really looking forward to getting to know the dedicated group of people who help make the charity what it is – whether that’s the staff, our life-saving crew or the patients across London who we work for every day.”

Jonathan Jenkins, CEO, LAAC, said: “In Anna, we’ve brought someone in with invaluable experience in charity finance and I couldn’t be happier to have her join our team.

“Anna’s joining at a hugely important time in our charity’s history, in the midst of our largest ever fundraising appeal, and Anna’s expertise will be vital as we look to achieve our ambitions over the next few years.”