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  • New Years Honours an BEM awarded to Sally!

    New Years Honours an BEM awarded to Sally!

    Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

    • Mrs Sally Crawford Angell-James, of Telford – for services to defibrillator provision in Shropshire
      We were delighted to hear the news in early January that Sally had been awarded a BEM! Testament to her vision, tenacity and determination in setting up the Charity, fundraising to get AED’s placed around the county and beyond – to areas that are unable to afford them.

    Sally was interviewed by Paul Shuttleworth at BBC Radio Shropshire on 30th December 2025 to talk about the charity, what it has achieved and its continued ambitions. She was also featured in the Shropshire Star and BBC News:  Read here

    Read a bit more about it here:

  • 2025 Newsletter & Thank You

    2025 Newsletter & Thank You

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    HAJMT 2025 NEWSLETTER 

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  • SCULPTURE WALK RAISES £13K!

    SCULPTURE WALK RAISES £13K!

    On Sunday June 22nd June, Callaghan’s of Shrewsbury, fine art dealers, curated a one-of-a-kind Sculpture Walk in the private gardens at Sansaw Hall in aid of the Henry Angell-James Memorial Trust, sponsored by Berry’s, WR Partners and Clear.

    “We are delighted with the success of this unique event. Held in the beautiful gardens of Sansaw Hall, by kind permission of James and Åsa Thompson, it was the perfect backdrop for an array of bronze sculptures. From huge boxing hares to life size otters or ballerinas in quiet repose, each attracted great interest and admiration. Paintings were exhibited in the hall of the main house and in two pavilions in the grounds, complimenting the bronze sculptures and appealing to art collectors of all tastes. Delicious food was prepared and offered along the walk and as the sun shone The Fraggle Brothers jazz band added another sensory element to the afternoon. We are delighted to have raised over £13,000 for the charity and would like to thank our sponsors WR Partners, Berrys and Clear for their support and contributions, as well as Wild Kitchen and all the volunteers who helped in making the day a stupendous event.” Stella Callaghan, Callaghan’s of Shrewsbury

           

    International art dealers, Callaghan’s of Shrewsbury specialise in British and European 19th to  21st century fine paintings and Sculptures. There were over 40 sculptures placed throughout the landscaped gardens for guests to discover along the route with works by Richard Smith, Tobias Martin, Carl Payne, Benson Landes, Adam Paddon to name just a few.

    The Henry Angell-James Memorial Trust’s mission is to buy as many Automatic External Defribrillators/ AED’s as possible, identify key locations and install them across the West Midlands and beyond.  Also, to raise awareness of the importance of these potentially life saving machines.

    Sally Angell-James, Founder of the Memorial Trust (HAJMT) Says: ” We are blown away with the amount raised at the Callaghan Sansaw Sculpture Walk. £13k is a substantial donation which will allow us to help more communities apply for an AEDwhich will be donated for their area. I’d just like to thank the Callaghan and Sansaw teams in choosing to support our small but vital charity!”

     

  • Remote and Rural local pub is a perfect location

    Remote and Rural local pub is a perfect location

    Myndtown Combined Parish Council contacted the HAJMT as they needed a replacement AED for outside The Bridges in Ratlinghope.

    Ratlinghope is a scattered rural parish nestled between the remote hills of the  Stiperstones and the Long Mynd. It’s a place that is hugely popular with both walkers and cyclists so we were delighted to help. It would be difficult for the Emergency Services to get there quickly so an AED that can be located easily is a vital lifeline.

    The parish council also made a generous donation of £350 to the HAJMT.

  • Harvest Supper Fundraiser – Adbaston raises funds to support a successful AED application.

    Harvest Supper Fundraiser – Adbaston raises funds to support a successful AED application.

    Another donation of an HAJMT AED. This time in Staffordshire in the Parish of Adbaston.

    It was decided to put the defibrillator at the entrance of Swinnerton Transport as it’s easy to find in a rural setting.

    Bishops Offley Methodist Church held a fundraising harvest supper and donated half the proceeds to the HAJMT.

    A fantastic initiative and community effort all round.

    #swinnertontransport #doley #Bishopsoffleymethodistchurch #bishopswood

  • Further A Field To Cornwall!

    Further A Field To Cornwall!

    Our Defribrillators aren’t located only in the West Midlands. The wonderful Williams family have supported the charity and placed 4 AED’s @burncoose_nurseries and @burncoose_estate in Cornwall.

    A fantastic initiative and the HAJMT was thrilled to have their support.

    #burncoosenurseries #redruth #cornwall