A Berks-based technology group has reached out to support Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue by funding the purchase of lifesaving equipment.

To assist BLSAR’s work in the Thames Valley region Redwood Technologies Group has donated funds for a number of specialist lightweight defibrillators.

Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue is the primary resource for Thames alley Police, comprised of a team of volunteers who use specialist skills to search for high risk missing people.

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Sean Taylor, CEO at Redwood Technologies Group, commented: “Although we are a global company, we ensure that each of our offices around the world support the local communities where they are located. In the UK we are proud to have been established in Berkshire for nearly 30 years and delighted to have assisted tens of local voluntary groups and charities over that time.

“BLSAR carries out mission-critical work for the Thames Valley Police and as a charity depends heavily on contributions like ours. We are very proud to be able to support the valuable activities that BLSAR undertake.”