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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Operation Heart Start

  • Membership number 10302
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC002319

We are the original defibrillator charity, formed in 1987, based in St Andrews, Scotland.

We provide life-saving equipment such as Publicly Accessible Defibrillators and training in basic life support (CPR).

Funded entirely by donations, we receive no financial support from the Government, NHS or ambulance service. We are operated by volunteers.

Our objectives are to support community resilience by;

Raising awareness of cardiac arrest (OHCA) Providing training in basic life support skills Providing equipment to save lives, primarily publicly accessible defibrillators. Working along with the emergency services, other similar charities, local businesses and the Scottish Government to realise our aims.

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