Scots more aware of English charities than Scottish ones
SCOTS are more aware of English charities than they are of Scottish charities working in similar areas, new research has found.
Charities fear that mistakes mean that cash donated by the Scottish public is going to support charities that operate exclusively south of the border.
Yet half of Scots would prefer that the money they donate to a charity is spent in Scotland.
SOURCE - Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
Read the full story on the SCVO website
August 2007
How not to miss your favourite bands at T in the Park
Once again St. Andrew's volunteers will be on hand at T in the Park, but to make sure you are not in the First Aid tent while the bands you came to see are on stage, St. Andrew's gives advice on how to stay festival-fit.
July 2007
Andy the Badger comes a close second in the 1.30 at Ayr Races
Andy the St. Andrew's Badgers' mascot came a close second over the final furlong at Ayr Races.
23 June 2007
St. Andrew's volunteers help Edinburgh's Moonwalk
First Aiders from Edinburgh and North Lanarkshire took part in the Moonwalk in Edinburgh, both in providing First Aid cover for the event and raising funds for breast cancer awareness.
June 2007
ExxonMobil donates £10,000 for First Aid training in Grampian
St. Andrew's in Grampian had received a further donation to provide training for voluntary organisations, youth groups and charities in the area.
25 April 2007
First Aiders save the life of a football fan in Airdrie
A heart attack victim in his 60s was last night recovering in hospital after St. Andrew's AED operator Gail Bell and First Aider Ralph Cambell were called to assist at the Excelsior Stadium on Saturday. Four shocks from the defibrillator were required to get the victim's heart beating properly again. The stadium management, the club doctor and the police all praised Gail and Ralph for their professionalism and life-saving actions, which show once again the vital work done by our dedicated volunteers.
18 February 2007
St. Andrew's First Aiders help to bring Hamilton Accies player "back from the dead"
After suffering a misplaced tackle during their match against Clyde on Saturday, 18 year-old Hamilton defender Ross McCabe was in real danger of losing his life - had it not been for the quick actions of St. Andrew's volunteer First Aiders and medical staff at the ground.
9 September 2006
Central Scotland Police provide life-saving equipment
Fundraising by the Central Scotland police has provided a vital defibrillator for Wellstood's volunteers.
03 August 2006
Lochaber Games honours St. Andrew's First Aiders
A formal presentation in recognition of service to the Lochaber Games was given to St. Andrew's volunteers Ann and Billy McMillan.
The plaque was presented in thanks for the First Aid cover thay they have provided at every Games for the last 35 years.
03 August 2006
Visit by HRH The Princess Royal to St Andrew’s in Edinburgh
On Friday 26th May our patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, visited the Edinburgh office of St Andrew’s.
The Princess Royal is the Patron of the charity and the visit was to the offices and training base of the Edinburgh Executive Committee at 16 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh from where they organise the voluntary First Aid cover for public events and run classes in First Aid.
26 May 2006
Volunteering worth £2.52 billion to the Scottish economy
Volunteer Development Scotland (VDS) Research Team has produced new findings from 2005, which reveal just how much the Scottish economy benefits from volunteering.
The figures indicate that 38% of adults in Scotland volunteer on a formal basis, and that a massive 81% of adults in Scotland volunteer on an informal basis.
14 April 2006
Scottish Ambulance Service donates vehicle to local St. Andrew’s Company
A former ambulance has been donated to Eglington & District Company in Ayrshire for use as a mobile First Aid post. The vehicle was presented to Christine Parker and Phillip Smythe by local MP Brian Donohoe.
8 February 2006
Life-saving partnership with Our Lady’s High School, Motherwell
St. Andrew’s has entered a partnership with Motherwell’s Our Lady’s High School and associated primary schools to teach life–saving techniques to pupils.
St. Andrew’s has joined North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire in helping to extend the British Heart Foundation’s Heartstart UK initiative which provides equipment and training in emergency life support techniques.
1 February 2006
Brothers receive commendation for Ben Nevis rescue
First Aiders Alan and Iain McWilliam of Motherwell Company showed extraordinary commitment when they came to the aid of Clair Chalmers, 76, who had been injured after a fall on a fund-raising climb of Ben Nevis.
Iain, 17, and Alan, 21, spent five hours assisting Mrs. Chalmers down the mountain. Mrs Chalmers has since made a full recovery and was present when Alan and Iain were given the St. Andrew’s Certificate of Commendation.
28 November 2005
Funded First Aid courses for voluntary groups
Thanks to funding from ExxonMobil, community groups, youth organisations and charities in Grampian and Fife can access St. Andrew’s First Aid training for their volunteers and staff at no cost.
Many voluntary organisations require First Aid training for their members and by applying to this fund they could receive that training without having to use their own valuable resources. In addition, St. Andrew’s benefits directly as all income generated from the courses will allow us to further our own voluntary work in the region.
2 November 2005