A community environmental group in Stewarton has been donated life-saving equipment. 

Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust (SWAT), received the defibrillator from local company MJD Scaffolding Ltd. 

Martin Boyle, a member of the community, has kindly agreed to host the defibrillator and provide the electricity from his own home.

This unique initiative encourages local contractors working for East Ayrshire Council to donate life-saving equipment for distribution within the communities where they are undertaking work.

This is part of their obligations to provide wider local community benefits during the life of their contract with the council.

Applications are welcomed from any community groups and clubs based in East Ayrshire who would like to benefit from this equipment.

Further details on how the initiative works and how to apply can be found on the East Ayrshire Council website including a fill list of locations of current defibrillators in East Ayrshire, how to register your defibrillator and information on how to use and maintain the equipment.