Get help bringing a defibrillator to your community

Access to a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death in a sudden cardiac arrest. At AEDdonate, we’re here to support communities across the UK to place and maintain defibrillators with support tailored to your community’s needs.

Whether you’re looking for full or partial funding, practical fundraising advice, or support with installation and maintenance, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

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How it works

Apply – Our short form takes just a couple of minutes.

Get full support – Every community that applies receives help with choosing and installing the defibrillator, training, and ensuring it stays accessible and operational.

Make a difference – Join thousands of communities that now have accessible, life-saving defibrillators.

We understand that every community is different, and we work with you to provide the right support for your community. We answer all the questions you didn’t even know you had.

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What Funding is Available?

In some areas, we’re able to offer partial or full funding for a community defibrillator, cabinet, and installation. Funding availability depends on your location and local support opportunities.

Even if funding isn’t currently available in your area, we’ll still help you:

  • Kick-start fundraising efforts
  • Access resources and advice
  • Navigate the full process from start to finish

Who Can Apply?

Whether you’re part of a community group, parish or town council, school, sports club, local business or a passionate individual, we’re here to help.

If your goal is to improve access to defibrillators in your area, we’ll support you every step of the way.

No matter the size of your organisation or the setting, if you care about saving lives in your community, you’re in the right place.

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Building a Community Lifeline

Ginny Gibson, a Parish Clerk, has worked with AEDdonate for many years and has seen firsthand how our support helps communities bring defibrillators to life and keep them operational.

“Even back then, it was clear that AEDdonate wasn’t just about providing equipment. They genuinely cared about saving lives and supporting communities. They supported us every step of the way. 
AEDdonate found the perfect solution for our heritage site with no fuss. They don’t just install and disappear. You know they’re always there if you need them. I would recommend AEDdonate to anyone looking for a complete support package. You’re not just installing a defibrillator. You’re building a community lifeline”

Ginny Gibson, Parish Clerk

 

Apply and Get Support for Your Community

You can apply to see what funding or support is available in your area. Once you submit your application, our team will review your needs and guide you every step of the way.

Whether you receive full funding or need to raise some of the cost yourself, we provide practical advice, helpful resources, and ongoing support. This includes choosing the right defibrillator, installation, registration, and training.

Our goal is simple. We want to make it as easy as possible for your community to have life-saving equipment ready when it is needed.


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Delivering a F.I.R.M approach

Our F.I.R.M. approach ensures that every defibrillator we support has the best chance of saving a life. We help you Fund, Install, Register, and Maintain each device, creating a complete, end-to-end solution for communities. It’s not just about placing a defibrillator – it’s about making sure it’s ready, visible, and working when someone needs it most.

Fund

We offer support to guide you through your fundraising journey

Install

We help ensure your defibrillator is installed in a visible, accessible and suitable location

Register

We can register your defibrillator on The Circuit (National Defibrillator Network) to ensure it can be quickly located in an emergency

Maintain

We offer support to help you maintain your defibrillator, ensuring it remains operational and ready to save lives.

Funding FAQs

Yes! Support is available to all organisations and community groups, because every community deserves access to a defibrillator.

We guide you throughout the whole process. This includes choosing and installing the defibrillator, providing training, and making sure it stays accessible and operational.

We support you throughout the process. Timing can vary based on your community’s needs and installation requirements, but we work to make it as fast and smooth as possible.

The funding is a one-off contribution, but our support continues for as long as your defibrillator is in use.