After a successful career with West Midlands Police force, Tom diversified & has extensive experience gained whilst working for several large companies specialising in sales overseas and UK-based customer service operations.
Having formed Animal Search UK, the organisation rapidly became Europe's leading missing pet organisation. Tom moved on early 2022 to help out working with the NHS ‘hands on’ during the pandemic . Now in 2024 his brand new concept AERO is where his energy is being channeled.
Tom has 2 children, Polly and Sam, who work alongside him as Fundraiser and Photographer for the organisation.
Meet
our founder
RIp MAGGIE
Our founder's companion for 17 years and the inspiration of AERO
Meet the fleet - the bikes taking us from A to B here at AERO.
Maggie has the capability to navigate muddy countryside lanes, just as comfortably as she handles a motorway. With a super large carrying capacity, Maggie can hold any kind of small mammal or bird in her ventilated stowage, making her an essential part of our fleet.
For 2025, we're very excited to announce we'll have another superb Honda Motorcycle ready to join our team in Plymouth, Devon in the South West of England. There's going to be an exciting free competition to guess the model and you can see the covered machine at Motorcycle Live in November at the NEC Birmingham. Come and see us on the Honda stand and have your guess.
We'll also be taking bids on Ebay. Email us to be informed when the auction begins to have a name of your choice dedicated to your much-loved pet adorned on the bike for the world to see. Just like our Africa Twin is named after Maggie, our founder's loyal companion for 17 years. RIP Maggie - never, ever forgotten!
When Honda heard about our exciting plans, they generously offered their support, providing us with an Africa Twin and a second motorcycle on loan coming in 2025. Their belief in our mission and their instrumental role in making this brand-new concept in animal welfare a reality is something we deeply appreciate. Our sincere thanks go to Honda for their ongoing support.
We're currently operating in two key areas of the UK, with plans to expand in the near future. Keep an eye on our social media to hear about our expansion plans.
AERO is a completely voluntary organisation, which is funded purely on donations and support from the general public, along with our incredible partner brands.
Please consider making a small donation, whether that's £1, £10 or £100. Every single donation makes a huge difference and allows us to continue our vital work.