Community Heart Starters Initiative
Inspired by the story of Steve Ruffell, whose life was saved last year at his local gym, thanks to the quick actions of gym owner Gareth Preston and his team using a defibrillator, during 2025, the Swimming Teachers’ Association (the STA) have launched Community Heart Starters, and are offering UK leisure and aquatics-based charities the opportunity to receive their own lifesaving defibrillator. The application process is open to all charitable organisations involved in grassroots swimming, water safety, and aquatics activities. For more information and to apply, click on the button below.
