A Worcestershire racing and rehabilitation centre has raised £110,000 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

The team at Claire Dyson Racing and Rehabilitation, based in Cleeve Prior, has supported the charity for 12 years, in memory of Charlotte Cole, a former head girl at the centre.

Miss Cole was involved in a horse-related incident in 2011 and died in hospital despite the efforts of the air ambulance's clinicians.

The centre recently sponsored a race at Stratford Racecourse to raise the charity's profile in the equestrian community and boost funds for future missions.

On average, the charity responds to a horse rider every four days.

Over the last 12 years, the fundraising efforts in Miss Cole's memory have raised £110,000.

The money has supported the charity's mission to provide advanced patient care to those in critical need.

At the race day, Miss Cole's parents, Roger and Diane, were presented with a commemorative framed photo.

The image is of Miss Cole’s signature, which is inscribed on the air ambulance helicopter that attended their daughter in 2011.

Claire Dyson, who owns the centre, said: "The equestrian community knows only too well the importance of the air ambulance.

"We work and train in remote locations and unfortunately horse-related incidents often leave someone in a critical condition.

"My team and I are proud to have supported Midlands Air Ambulance Charity for the past 12 years to reach the milestone of £110,000 alongside Roger and Diane Cole.

"We know our efforts will help others in desperate need of advanced clinical care."

Emma Wood, head of fundraising and engagement at the charity, said: "We are truly grateful for the generous and continued support of Claire Dyson, alongside Roger and Diane Cole.

"The relationship has helped to raise awareness of the importance of supporting our service, and the collective donations over the last 12 years have enabled us to assist more than 65 patients in their critical hour of need at the scene of their incident."

For more information about Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's life-saving work, visit midlandsairambulance.com.