Trent District Community First Responders
Trent District CFR is an organisation of approximately 20 volunteers who respond to 999 emergency ambulance calls as volunteers. Many complete this life saving work in addition to their own jobs and raising their families to give something back to their local communities and NHS.
We are based at West Bridgford Fire & Police Station where our dedicated responder vehicle is housed. We also complete monthly training sessions and our annual EMAS requalification at the station.
We are grateful to Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service who provide these facilities to us at no cost to our small charity.
The Trustees
Our charity is governed in accordance with the requirements of the Charity Commission. We have three Trustees who fulfil the statutory roles of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. One Trustee acts as the scheme’s coordinator and is the primary liaison with our partners at East Midlands Ambulance Service.
Nikki Walker – Chair
Nikki joined the scheme in 2016 and has previously been the scheme coordinator. She saw the group through the COVID-19 pandemic being the point of contact between EMAS and our scheme. She has now taken on the role of the Chair of the Charity, responsible for the overall running and governance. She works full time as Business Improvement Manager for the Stroke Association.
Ollie Furniss – Coordinator
Ollie became a member of Trent CFR in early 2020 and has previously held a Trustee role. He is now the scheme coordinator and has facilitated the group expanding to over 20 members as well as developing new partnerships with EMAS such as a Major Haemorrhage Trial. He works full time for East Midlands Railway.
Andy Stephens – Treasurer
Andy is a founding member of Trent District Community First Responders and was fully involved in the initial set up of the group including writing its constitution. He has diligently completed the role of Treasurer since our formation for several years and has a keen grasp on the charity’s finances. He is a qualified chartered accountant and is the Chief Financial Officer at Browne Jacobson LLP.