In October 2024 we launched an initiative, in association with Scottish Rugby and backed by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), for all rugby clubs in Scotland to have access to at least one defibrillator and the provision of CPR training.
We’re currently working closely with Dr. Karen Barclay and Steven Turnbull at Scottish Rugby to fund 35 new defibrillators for clubs, while four further clubs will receive grants to cover replacement batteries, pads or an external cabinet. This has been facilitated by an investment of £33,000 from Hearts + Balls, from donations received in 2024, and the order has been placed with BHF for the devices. Many of the defibs will be mounted externally at club houses and can thus serve local communities to potentially save even more lives.
Those clubs benefiting are:
Aberfeldy RC, Arbroath RFC, McLaren RFC, Corstorphine RFC, Livingston RFC, Bigger RFC, GHA RFC, Whitecraigs RFC, Marr RFC, Wigtownshire RFC, Ellon RFC, RAF Lossiemouth RFC, Ross Sutherland RFC, Rosyth Sharks, Currie RFC, Leith RFC, Portobello RFC, Hawick Linden RFC, Hawick RFC, Langholm RFC, North Berwick RFC, Peebles RFC, Preston Lodge RFC, Dalziel RFC, Hillhead Jordanhill RFC, Mid-Argyll RFC, Uddingston RFC, Ardrossan Academicals RFC, Ayr RFC, Bishopton RFC, Irvine RFC.
