A SURF life saving club in Mawgan Porth will be able to keep beachgoers safer following a generous donation.

Holiday letting company Classic Cottages has supplied Mawgan Porth Surf Life Saving Club with a training defibrillator and liveried windbreaks at a cost of just under £700.

The training defibrillator will enable the club to train people how to use the fully operational defib which can be found outside the Merrymoor Inn nearby.

It is hoped the club will now be able to hold summer classes on the beach, using the windbreaks to create an area for offering defib and first aid training while also raising visibility and funds for the club.

Mawgan Porth SLSC is one of Cornwall’s newest surf life saving clubs and has attracted 80 members in three years.

Founder member Ian Greaves said: “Mawgan Porth is a stunning location but like any beach it comes with its potential dangers, including tides and currents. The club’s mission is to spread awareness and educate visitors on ways to improve their water safety.

“As we have qualified helicopter emergency medical services and paramedic staff in the club, we want to offer training not only to club members but also to the local community, so they will have more confidence if they need to use a defibrillator.

“Thanks to the generosity of Classic Cottages, this is now possible.”

Louise Dale, area manager for South Cornwall at Classic Cottages, said: “We are deeply grateful for the vital work of volunteers in surf life saving clubs across Cornwall, and we know our guests are too. That’s why we’re delighted to make a practical contribution to enhance the services Mawgan Porth SLSC is able to offer the community and visitors.”

Mawgan Porth SLSC has launched a £40,000 crowdfunding campaign after received planning permission to build a beach clubhouse.