Enabling the disadvantaged and disabled of all ages to share the exhilaration and fulfilment of flying
Our story
Helping Wings, Jersey’s flying charity aims to share the excitement of flying in a light aircraft with local Jersey residents who would otherwise not get the chance.
Since its inception in 2008, with the support of our members, volunteer pilots and partners, over 1000 guests have enjoyed a flying experience either by participating in one of our activity days or on an individually arranged flight.
Those guests range from children as young as 5 through to our more senior citizens.
The aim is to be as inclusive as possible covering not just disabilities but reaching out to anyone disadvantaged or simply needing a boost in their daily lives.
Our latest news
2023 Children's Day
Breaking News - We are now inviting applicants for our Children's Day on 17th September 2023. Places are limited so please do not delay if you know of someone who is disabled or disadvantaged and you think would like to attend.
Helping Wings and Wetwheels joint event 2023
Helping Wings and Wetwheels joint event from Eveline Hawkin, HW Chair.
2023 Butlin Helping Wings flying bursary
We are delighted to invite people to apply for the 2023 Butlin Family Charity Trust flying bursary. This is an opportunity for a disadvantaged or disabled local resident to enjoy the challenge of flying and maybe to achieve a dream which they may have thought was beyond their reach.
Ant flight over France
Ant Lewis, having completed the 2021 flying bursary sponsored by The Butlin Family Charity Trust, was recently awarded a further 5 hours flying by the Helping Wings Team. We hope you enjoy the short video of Ant’s recent flight over France.