The Community Heartbeat Trust focuses on helping communities plan, fund, install, and govern public access defibrillators in a way that is sustainable and locally managed. Its support appears strongest for rural villages, community groups, schools, holiday parks, churches, and other local institutions that need life-saving AED access along with training and long-term stewardship. The trust stands out for emphasizing not just the device itself, but the governance, maintenance, and resilience needed to keep community defibrillator schemes working over time.
Typically supports targeted, project-based defibrillator installations and associated training rather than broad unrestricted funding. Grants and support appear to be offered to community-led schemes, often with local fundraising, legacy gifts, or partner-led installations; many awards seem practical and equipment-focused, with an emphasis on sustainability and governance.
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Approach them with a clear community AED plan that includes site location, local ownership, maintenance responsibility, training, and long-term governance. Projects rooted in villages, schools, parks, churches, or community halls are a strong fit, especially if you can show local fundraising or a community partner already in place.
Current and upcoming funding from The Community Heartbeat Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For communities establishing a cPAD scheme; local groups are expected to support fundraising, registration with the local ambulance service, and ongoing maintenance through WebNoS. CHT supports partner communities and may donate defibrillators or provide grant support where available.
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