Resuscitation Council UK: Community Grant Scheme
Overview
As part of their Restart a Heart 2025 campaign, they have reopened their popular Community Grant Scheme following its success last year. Grants of up to £1,500 are available for small charities and community groups to help educate people about CPR and defib use.
Recent research shows that 94% of UK adults agree CPR training is crucial, yet nearly a third said they wouldn’t know what to do if someone was unconscious and not breathing normally. Resuscitation education is vital to increasing the chances of survival from cardiac arrest in your community.
The Community Grant Scheme is a funding initiative by Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) aimed at increasing CPR and defibrillator awareness and making local communities ResusReady.
What’s new in 2025?
Increased funding
Due to the large number of applicants last year, this year they are doubling the number of organisations they are awarding grants to so they can make a greater impact, particularly in underserved areas, where bystander CPR rates are lower, and cardiac arrest incidences are higher.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for funding, your organisation must meet the following essential criteria:
- Small charities with an annual income of less than £500,000
- Community and faith groups
Priority will be given to organisations that meet the desirable criteria:
- Organisations working in underserved areas where cardiac arrest survival rates are lower than the UK average.
- Priority is given to organisations working in areas that are most affected by the 'inequalities present in resuscitation across the United Kingdom'. Please read the 'Every Second Counts' report to find out more about these inequalities (pages 15 & 16) and how this may be relevant to your application.
Applications are welcome from all organisations that meet the essential criteria, but priority will be given to those that also meet the desirable criteria.
What are they looking to fund?
The grant supports projects focused on:
- CPR and defibrillator training
- Raising awareness about cardiac arrest response
- Addressing misinformation and barriers to CPR and defibrillator use
Recent Awards:
Case Study: Donegall Pass Community Forum promotes lifesaving skills in Inner South Belfast