Thousands raised as festive tractor run returns to Chichester - In pictures

Organisers have thanked the community for an ‘amazing turn-out’ after illuminated tractors made their way through the city on Sunday (December 14) – delighting spectators and supporting Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).

By the end of the evening, a total exceeding £15,500 had been raised – comfortably beating the original £10,000 target.

A Facebook post, after the event, read: “Thank you all so much for your incredible support – what an amazing turnout.

“We hope you all had a blast watching the Chichester Christmas Charity Tractor Run 2025.”

Residents are being encouraged to send in photographs from the event, which organisers plan to share on social media. .

All funds raised will go to KSS, whose air ambulance helicopters operate as flying emergency rooms, delivering specialist doctors, paramedics and lifesaving treatment to patients across the region, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Organisers said public donations are vital to keeping the service operational.

The fundraising page read: “But without the support of people like you and me, they can’t get off the ground. Our support gets their lifesaving team to where they’re urgently needed.

“Without us, they can’t keep flying. Without us, they can’t save lives.”

The JustGiving page for the event will remain open for a short time for anyone who was unable to donate on the night.

The organisers added: “Finally, a huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers - the organisers, tractor drives, bucket shakers and support teams, it couldn’t happen without you! What a night!”