Buchan Development Partnership is delighted to see Longside Football Club take delivery of a new mobile defibrillator, thanks to a collaborative funding effort.

When Ricky Cruickshanks approached us for support, we worked with the club to identify suitable funding opportunities and bring together the funding package needed to make the purchase possible.

The project was supported by:

London Hearts, who provided a £300 grant towards the defibrillator.

Longside & District Community Council through their SSEN Transmission EGL-2 Micro Grant Fund. Shell Small Grant Fund, helping complete the funding package.

Unlike a fixed community defibrillator, this mobile unit can travel with the club, providing potentially life-saving equipment at home matches, training sessions and away fixtures.

The impact goes far beyond the purchase itself. Players, coaches, staff, supporters and visitors now have quicker access to emergency equipment if someone suffers a cardiac arrest, helping create a safer environment wherever the club is playing.

In a medical emergency, every minute matters. Having a defibrillator immediately available can improve the chance of someone receiving critical treatment as quickly as possible and, in the most serious circumstances, could make the difference between life and death.

This project is also a good example of how relatively modest contributions from several funders can be brought together to deliver something with significant community value.

At BDP, we help local groups turn ideas into action by identifying funding opportunities, making connections and supporting projects that create practical and lasting benefits.

Congratulations to Ricky and everyone at Longside Football Club on securing this important community asset, and thank you to all the organisations that helped make it happen.