Heartstart Lymm

31/10/2025

Heartstart Lymm CIC would like to extend a huge thank you to all Co-op Members who chose to support us!

Thanks to your generosity, we have received a total of £2,078.42, which will go directly towards helping us deliver life-saving first aid training and resources in our local community. Your support ensures we can continue teaching vital skills, empowering people of all ages to act confidently in emergencies.

From everyone at Heartstart Lymm, thank you so much for making a real difference – your support saves lives!

Find out more about what we do at www.heartstartlymm.org.uk.

At Heartstart Lymm, our mission is to empower the local community with the confidence, skills, and equipment needed to save lives in emergency situations. Through free, accessible first aid training and supporting the installation of public-access defibrillators, we aim to make Lymm a safer, more pr...

22/10/2025

Another 29 people trained in essential first aid!

16/10/2025

🫀 Heartstart Lymm: Understanding the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act 2015

At Heartstart Lymm, we believe in empowering everyday heroes—those who step forward in moments of crisis to help others. Whether you're administering CPR, using a defibrillator, or simply offering reassurance, your actions matter. But did you know there's a law that supports you when you act in good faith?

🛡️ What is the SARAH Act?
The Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act 2015 is a UK law designed to reassure volunteers, first responders, and good Samaritans. It ensures that if someone is sued for negligence or breach of statutory duty, courts must consider:

Whether the person was acting for the benefit of society (e.g., helping in an emergency).
Whether they were demonstrating a generally responsible approach to safety.
Whether they were acting heroically in an emergency situation.

In short, the law encourages people to help others without fear of legal repercussions—as long as their actions are reasonable and responsible.

💬 Why It Matters to Heartstart Lymm
Our volunteers and trainees often ask: “What happens if something goes wrong while I’m trying to help?” The SARAH Act provides legal reassurance. It acknowledges that in emergencies, decisions must be made quickly and with limited information. The law supports those who act with courage and care.

🧠 Real-World Example
In a 2025 case, a cycling club was found not liable for a collision during an event because they were “acting for the benefit of members of society.” The court applied the SARAH Act to assess their duty of care as reasonably competent volunteers.

🙌 Encouraging Action
At Heartstart Lymm, we train people to respond confidently and compassionately. The SARAH Act reinforces our message: doing something is better than doing nothing—and the law is on your side when you act responsibly.

An Act to make provision as to matters to which a court must have regard in determining a claim in negligence or breach of statutory duty.

18/09/2025

💙 **Free Heart Screening for Young People (Ages 14–35)** 💙

Did you know that every week in the UK, at least **12 young people under 35 die from an undiagnosed heart condition**?

A simple heart test could save lives – and there’s an opportunity for young people locally to get checked for free.

📅 **Saturday 15th November 2025**
🕘 **9:00am – 4:00pm**
📍 **Knutsford Methodist Church**

This event, run in partnership with Responder Trust and CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), is offering **FREE heart screening for 14–35 year olds**.

👉 To book:
1️⃣ Visit [www.testmyheart.org.uk/private](http://www.testmyheart.org.uk/private)
2️⃣ Find the Knutsford Methodist Church event (15 Nov 2025) and click register.
🔑 Password: **KCFRT**

You can book up to 3 appointments at once. After registering, you’ll get a confirmation email with a consent form to bring on the day.

Please share with friends, family, schools, sports clubs and youth groups – this is a fantastic opportunity to take a simple step that could protect lives.

The following screenings are not open to the public. The event organiser has been supplied with a password to access the event’s appointment booking page.

09/08/2025

🫶 Support Heartstart Lymm – and You Could Win Big! 🚑

We’re thrilled that 687 Co-op Members have already chosen to support Heartstart Lymm CIC through the Co-op Local Community Fund. That’s 687 people helping us deliver lifesaving CPR and defibrillator training right here in our community. 💓

But with just 10 weeks to go until the funding round closes in October 2025, we need your help to boost that number even higher.

👉 If you’re a Co-op Member, please take a moment to choose Heartstart Lymm CIC as your cause. It’s quick, free, and makes a real difference:
https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/86608

💡 And if you haven’t yet joined one of our free lifesaving courses, now’s the time! Book your place at:
https://www.heartstartlymm.org.uk

🎉 Plus — by choosing our cause, you could win £500 for yourself and £5,000 for Heartstart Lymm CIC!

To enter:

1. Download the Co-op App
2. Tap the ‘Discover’ tab at the bottom
3. Select Member Prizes

Don’t forget — if you’re a Co-op Member, you can enter too!

📣 Share this with friends and family:
Choose Heartstart Lymm CIC as your Local Community Fund cause on the Co-op app and enter Member Prizes for a chance to win £500 for you and £5,000 for us. Find out more on the Co-op App.

04/08/2025

We’re becoming a registered charity!

We’re excited to share that our long-standing work as a charitable organisation is taking the next step — we’ll officially become a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 11 August 2025 (subject to final confirmation from Companies House).

We’ve always run on a not-for-profit, community-first basis — delivering free lifesaving first aid training to people of all ages. But this formal charity status should open up new funding opportunities, allowing us to grow and support even more people across the area.

As we grow, we’d love more people to get involved — especially anyone interested in helping us deliver training to young people in the evenings. Whether you’re already first aid trained or just keen to help, we’ll provide all the support you need.

We’re also looking to expand our board of trustees — and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with financial or accountancy experience who might be able to support us as we make this transition.

If you’d like to be part of our journey, drop us a message or come along to one of our sessions — we’d love to hear from you.

23/07/2025

Mary is indeed amazing! She usually does our pre course tours…

🚨 MEET THE TEAM MONDAY!🚨

🤩 Today we introduce another of our fabulous Volunteer Rangers- the Marvellous Mary T!🤩

😍 Thank you so much for your time and positive energy Mary!😍

👇🏽Click here for more information on becoming a volunteer👇🏽
https://orlo.uk/ahJyR

02/07/2025

13 more people trained in essential first aid.

09/06/2025

🫀 FREE First Aid Course – This Wednesday in Lymm! 🫀

Could you save a life in an emergency? Come along to our FREE Heartstart first aid session this Wednesday at 6:30pm at Safety Central, Lymm.

🧠 You’ll learn how to:
✔ Spot the signs of a heart attack
✔ Perform CPR and use a defib
✔ Help someone who's choking or unconscious
✔ Feel confident in an emergency

This practical, hands-on course is delivered by Heartstart Lymm, your local first aid charity – helping our community stay safe and save lives. ❤️

📍 Location: Safety Central, Cliff Lane, Lymm
🕡 Time: Wednesday 6:30pm - Tour - 7.30pm course
💷 Cost: Completely FREE

🔗 Book your spot now – spaces are limited!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/heartstart-lymm-8541884549?msockid=14bb5e180b3c607e06564a010adc6106

Tag a friend or family member who should come with you 👇

Essentials First Aid Training Lymm works with the Royal Life Saving Society to deliver the 'Save a Life' Essentials First Aid Training courses, primarily at Safety Central in Lymm. All are welcome in the courses.The majority of our funding comes from Lymm and District Round Table, with our volunteer...

04/06/2025

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Cumbrian mountain rescuers praise two people who used a 999 text service to locate a missing boy.

28/05/2025

🍸 **Raise a Glass for a Life-Saving Cause!** 🍸

At **Heartstart Lymm**, we’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from **Lymm Ladies**—their generosity helps us continue our vital work, providing life-saving CPR training in our community.

Now, it’s your chance to give back while enjoying a fantastic event! The **Lymm Charity Beer & Gin Festival (10th - 12th July)** is offering **gin sponsorship opportunities**—and we’d love to see local businesses step up to support this wonderful cause!

# # # **Why Sponsor a Gin?**
✅ **Support local charities** like Heartstart Lymm & many more!
✅ **Enjoy visibility for your business**—your logo appears on social media, event menus & the festival app!
✅ **Join an unforgettable event** with great drinks, great company & a fantastic atmosphere!
✅ **Premium sponsors** receive an **exclusive invite** to the **Thursday night Sponsors’ Evening**, with a complimentary taste of their sponsored gin!

# # # **Gin Sponsorship Package - £75**
🍸 1 named gin bottle
🎟️ 2 festival entries
🍹 8 drink tokens

📩 **Interested?**
Email **beerfestival@lymmroundtable.co.uk** or call **Andy Guthrie – 07495 345510** to secure your sponsorship today!

Let’s raise a glass together—for great gin, great causes, and great community spirit! 💙

16/05/2025

Heartstart Lymm CIC is part of the Local Community Fund—click here https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/86608 to find out more about our project and choose us as your cause!