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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…

Fundraising Hero Raises Over £2,000 in Memory of Her Mum

Jacqueline O’Neill, 44, lives in Irvine, Ayrshire, with her partner and four-year-old daughter. She took part in the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow on October 2 in memory of her…

Volunteer with us at the Banchory Beast Race

📢 Volunteer with us at the Banchory Beast Race and get a free shot on the amazing obstacle course! We desperately need volunteers to help us at the Banchory Beast…

The difference our Volunteering Strategy Group makes

At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, we are committed to making sure volunteers are involved in decision making at the charity, and that the voice of volunteers is heard across…

Rising costs: people with our conditions need our help more than ever

We’re all feeling really worried about rising costs and for some of the people we support the impact could be devastating. We want to do everything we can to make…

WALK THIS WAY 👣 – join our Health Defence team for a walk

WALK THIS WAY 👣 – join our Health Defence team for a walk at Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve in Glasgow on Friday 16 September, 11am – 1pm. Our Health…

Staying Safe in the Heat

With temperatures set to soar this week, it’s important to stay safe in the heat and look after ourselves. When it’s too hot for too long, there are health risks…

High school student embraces life as a volunteer

High school student Charlotte Martin is working towards a career in medicine ahead of her, but right now she’s embracing life as a volunteer with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland….