Aims/priorities: The funding is intended to engage communities around CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillator awareness.
The funding is for projects within the UK that focus on one or more of the following:
- Share information around CPR and defibrillator use.
- Address misinformation and barriers to CPR and defibrillator use.
- Provide bystander CPR training.
Priority will be given to:
- Charities and organisations working in geographical areas with low bystander CPR and high rates of cardiac arrest and/or working with communities experiencing inequalities in resuscitation.
- Projects that are tailored to meet the needs of the local community, for example language, cultural, and educational needs of participants.
Who can apply? Small charities (with an annual income of less than £500,000) and community groups including Community Interest Companies (CICs) and faith groups can apply.
Priority will be given to charities and organisations working in geographical areas with low bystander CPR and high rates of cardiac arrest and/or working with communities experiencing inequalities in resuscitation.
Grant amount: Up to £1,500 are available.
Application process: The guidelines and online application form can be found on the RCUK’s website.
Deadline: Friday 28 June 2024 (17:00).
Contact information: Email: grants@resus.org.uk