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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: 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

Now open. Applications are expected to close in February 2026, however this may change depending on the volume of applications they receive.

How to apply

Apply online via the British Heart Foundation's website.

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Premium information

Activites funded: Community safety Health care and wellbeing

Beneficiaries funded: General public Rural communities Local communities Urban communities

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