NATIONAL GRID staff recently went the extra mile in support of the first aid charity for Wales, giving up their time to volunteer for St John Ambulance Cymru.
Several National Grid staff members helped out with vehicle cleaning, equipment checks and re-stocking at St John Ambulance Cymru’s Ambulance Operations HQ to ensure the vehicles were ready to support the local community.
The partnership between the two organisations began earlier this year, when National Grid sponsored 20 of St John Ambulance Cymru’s first aid demonstration sessions in schools across South Wales between January and April 2024. These sessions taught young people the basics of first aid and also highlighted electrical safety – invaluable knowledge that could help to save a life.
National Grid’s safety messages are focused around helping people avoid potential electrical dangers and with St John Ambulance Cymru’s activity teaching the people of Wales lifesaving skills that can be used in an emergency, the partnership makes perfect sense.
James Cordell, Relationship and Partnership Manager at St John Ambulance Cymru commented: “We were delighted to have members of National Grid’s workforce volunteer with us recently, it was great to see them so eager to help.
“National Grid have been a huge support to our charity this year, supporting our free first aid demonstrations in schools and now helping out with our Ambulance Operations department which supports the NHS and members of the community who need our care.
“A huge thanks to everyone at National Grid for your ongoing help, enabling us to further support communities in Wales and ultimately save more lives. We’re looking forward to continuing our work together in the future!”
Emily Green, Volunteering and Sponsorship Coordinator at National Grid added: “We are proud to support this lifesaving charity which helps so many of the local communities and customers that we serve across South Wales. This perfect partnership supports our ongoing commitment to educate children on electrical safety and grow our relationship with local schools.
“Several of our employees were delighted to visit St John Ambulance Cymru’s Ambulance Operations HQ and give their time through our new employee volunteering programme. We are committed to supporting local charities and community groups and look forward to continuing our support of St John Ambulance Cymru.”
Both organisations are looking forward to working together further, to continue their work keeping communities in Wales safe.
You can find out more St John Ambulance Cymru’s lifesaving work by visiting www.sjacymru.org.uk.
You can also find out about National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity distribution network operator for South Wales, South West and the Midlands at www.nationalgrid.co.uk.
