St Andrew’s First Aid has just received a generous donation from a leading Scottish convenience retailer, marking ten years of a lifesaving partnership.
Scotmid has donated £5,000 to Scotland’s only dedicated first aid charity, which will fund the purchase of vital equipment to support training in communities across Scotland.
The donation cements a decade of a purpose-driven partnership between the pair, during which time, the organisations have worked together to support and underpin the charity’s ambition to create a nation of lifesavers in Scotland.
The funding will enable St Andrew’s First Aid to purchase updated training resources, including several CPR manikins and defibrillator training units, which will be used to teach essential lifesaving skills through practical learning, in schools and communities around the country.
Scotmid’s support has helped to provide more than 1,200 uniforms for new and existing volunteers, fund the purchase of 15 bicycles to support the growth of the cycle response team, and facilitated multiple training sessions.
Moyra Reid, Head of Marketing (above, centre), communications and fundraising at St Andrew’s First Aid, said: “We’re hugely grateful to Scotmid for their continued commitment and generosity.
“This donation will allow us to purchase the essential training equipment we need to reach even more people and to deliver even more training. Over the past decade, our partnership with Scotmid has enabled us to expand our work across Scotland, ensuring that more communities are confident and prepared to act in a first aid emergency.”
Lynne Ogg (above, left), head of membership and community engagement at Scotmid, added: “Supporting St Andrew’s First Aid over the past ten years has been a privilege. Their volunteers and trainers do extraordinary work in communities every day, and we are proud to play a part in helping them continue that mission. This donation reflects our shared values of care, resilience, and community support.”
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