We are thrilled to announce Airbus Defence & Space Portsmouth is partnering with Friends of PICU as their Charity of the Year partner for 2026/27!
This exciting partnership will help raise vital funds for Friends of PICU, supporting critically ill and injured children, and their families, when they need it most.
Kerry and Emily, alongside two of our wonderful volunteers, recently had the pleasure of meeting with the staff to share more about the charity, our work, and the difference their support will make. It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm and commitment from the team, who already have lots of exciting fundraising activities planned for the year ahead. We can’t wait to support them over the next year with all their fundraising!
Kate Hollis, Charity Champion at Airbus Defence & Space Portsmouth shared with Kerry “We are immensely proud to announce our partnership with Friends of PICU as our Charity of the Year for 2026/27. The dedicated team at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit provides critical, life-saving care to children and vital support to their families during their most challenging moments. Through this partnership, our business aims to raise both funds and awareness to ensure this exceptional regional facility has the specialised equipment and resources it needs to continue saving young lives.”
Charity of the Year partnerships like this are incredibly important to the Charity. Every pound raised through this partnership will help us support critically ill and injured children both now and in the future, ensuring that families have access to the best possible care, comfort and support when they need it most.
A huge thank you to everyone at Airbus Defence & Space Portsmouth for choosing Friends of PICU as your Charity of the Year. We can’t wait to work together and see what we can achieve over the coming year! 
