1st Lower Morden Scout Group Defibrillator Upkeep and Maintenance Fund

1st Lower Morden Scout Group is partnering with AEDdonate to raise funds to support the ongoing upkeep of the defibrillator located at the scout group. This vital life‑saving device is already in place and accessible to anyone in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

To ensure the defibrillator remains fully operational and ready to use at all times, regular replacement of pads and batteries is essential. This campaign is focused on covering those ongoing costs, helping to protect our community for years to come.

A little bit about 1st Lower Morden Scout Group

We are an active and community based Scout Group situated in the south western part of The London Borough of Merton. We are part of the Wimbledon & Wandle Scout District, which in turn is part of the Greater London South West Scout County.

We host all the sections from age 6 up to the age of 18 working in partnership with The Sharks Explorer Scout Unit.

The 1st Lower Morden was formed in 2005 from the merger of the 4th Morden & 7th Morden Scout Groups. We are proud to carry on their legacy and to continue to serve and to play an active part in our community.

Why is a defibrillator so important

In a sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. Without immediate CPR and defibrillation, survival chances decrease by around 10% per minute. Early CPR and access to a defibrillator can significantly improve survival chances.

However, public access defibrillators are used in only around 9% of cases, highlighting the urgent need to make these life-saving devices more accessible in our communities.