voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
-
British Heart Foundation - Defibrillator Programme
Created: 18/02/2024
News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
This item will show under the following categories: Health and Social CareThe British Heart Foundation (BHF) 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 four weeks of installation
- Be committed to promoting BHF’s free online RevivR CPR training in your community with the resources provided
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
How to apply
Apply online via the BHF's website.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 February 2024.
What now?
See other news/events in the Funding and Finance category
Go to the main News page
Tell us about your own news
News/Events Categories:
Children and Families (88 items)Climate/Environment (19 items)
Community Events (51 items)
Consultations (8 items)
Employability (45 items)
Funding and Finance (68 items)
FVA News (7 items)
General News (30 items)
Goods, Donations and Services (2 items)
Governance (14 items)
Health and Social Care (86 items)
Job Vacancies (8 items)
Partnerships, Networks and Forums (38 items)
Social Enterprise (1 item)
Technology (3 items)
Training and Learning (55 items)
Volunteering (62 items)
Go to the main News page
