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Jump into 2023 with a new fundraising challenge

Want to do something different for charity in 2023? Looking for inspiration for something a little more off-the-wall, a little less organised?  If you’re looking for some DIY fundraising ideas,…

A welcome to the new Chair of the Board of Trustees

We are delighted to share that Amy Anderson has joined us as Chair of our Board at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. 🎉 We’d like to thank the outgoing chair,…

Fitness training inspires and motivates CHSS staff to move more

Before rolling out our Functional Fitness MOT At Home (FFMOT) training offer to our service users, our Services teams joined forces and asked for some of our staff volunteers to…

Charity Shop Hidden Gem’s Journey Down Under

When a couple from Australia visited our Melrose Boutique whilst holidaying in Scotland, they didn’t expect they’d be leaving with a 6-piece dinner set! They excitedly spotted the set by…

Our Scottish Christmas cards are selling fast!

Our world-famous Scottish Christmas cards are selling fast, so stock up on your favourites and get ready to spread some festive cheer this winter! Choose from our huge range of…

Trustees Week – “You will get so much more out of this than you will ever put in.”

Paul Denton, 51, became a trustee for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in 2021. He brings to the role more than 30 years’ experience in financial services, but in Trustees…

Kaye Adams Joins Stroke Survivors in Call for a Campaign To Help People Act Fast at First Signs of a Stroke

On World Stroke Day (Saturday 29 October), campaigners are calling for the Scottish Government to reintroduce a nationwide FAST campaign to raise awareness of the most common signs of stroke…

Volunteering hero Tom dedicates his time to many roles to help people live their lives to the full

Tom Mathers, 61, lives in Prestwick, Ayrshire. He has been a volunteer for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland for five years and is involved in a variety of roles. Having…

Glenrothes Heart Support Club Celebrates 25 Years

For 25 years, Glenrothes Heart Support Club has been the first port of call for local people in recovery from heart conditions. And, on October 13, the club marked its…

Retired Nurse Says Volunteering Made Moving to a New Place Easier

Anne Davies, 65, lives in Houston, Renfrewshire. A retired nurse, Anne decided to join Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland as a retail volunteer when she moved home. She’s now taken…