Whilst our initial equipment has been generously funded by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust in association with the National Defibrillator Programme (a partnership between the British Heart Foundation, the Department of Health and the National Lottery Big Lottery Fund), we still need funds for ongoing publicity, running costs (such as telephone bills) and additional equipment. If you would like to raise some general funds, buy some specific equipment or sponsor a complete kit, then please contact us. We will publish specific needs on this page as and when they arise. Thank you!

Current requirements

• We are now at a stage where an additional complete kit would be useful. These cost about £2,500 and would help us extend both the time that volunteers are available as well as the geographical coverage. It can take 10 minutes to cross Maidenhead even without the hassles of rush hour, so to have availability both sides of Town would improve Responses no end.
• Fleeces. Fleeces (with appropriate labelling) will identify us to the public and to other health professionals. They also act as workwear whilst on call. During publicity campaigns, they will present a smart and co-ordinated image.
• SatNav PDA system. Currently the Ambulance Services is triailing a couple of versions. It is possible that it will fund additional ones for ourselves, but currently unlikely. These are integrated with the Service Computers and electronically task us to incidents, guide us and allow the Service Control to check our progress. The down side is that running/comms costs will be about £50 per month, which is quite a commitment should we get one. Having one would mean us to be activated up to a minute earlier as well as saving time on looking up the location - both of which mean a faster Response. At the moment this is a 'nice to have' but if an Organisation is willing to commit to the ongoing running costs, then we would be very grateful!

Thank you to the following who have generously supported Maidenhead's Community Responders

Boxer Motor Company

Boxer Motor Company Limited - based in Reform Road, Maidenhead - offers vehicle servicing, diagnostic testing, repairs, and MOT testing. It is offering a 10% discount off labour and MoT costs to Maidenhead Community Responders. Ask for Peter and show your ID to get the discount.