Summary

The British Heart Foundation is giving out a limited number of free defibrillators to community groups in the UK. To be eligible for a free, BHF-funded defibrillator, you must:

• keep the defibrillator in the provided cabinet, unlocked and uncoded so that it’s accessible to the public 24 hours a day
• make sure that the cabinet has a constant electricity supply so that the defibrillator stays at the right temperature in cold weather and is visible in the dark
• have a clear need for the device (for example, be in a busy location, or where a public access defibrillator (PAD) is not within 200 metres)
• have authorisation from the property owner to install the defibrillator
• register the defibrillator on The Circuit (the national defibrillator network) within 4 weeks of installation
• be committed to promoting BHF’s free online RevivR CPR training in your community with the resources provided.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Equipment

Type of cost:

Capital

Who can apply

You must be applying on behalf of a community group. Some examples of groups they accept are:

• church organisations and other places of worship
• social clubs
• parish councils
• local social enterprise organisations
• community centres.

When to apply

Currently closed. Due to reopen in September 2024.

How to apply

Apply online via the British Heart Foundation's website.

Contact information

Activites funded: Community safety Health care & wellbeing

Beneficiaries funded: General public Rural communities Local communities Urban communities

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Last reviewed 2 months ago