North West Kent Countryside Partnership Defibrillator Fundraising Campaign

North West Kent Countryside Partnership Defibrillator Fundraising Campaign

North West Kent Countryside Partnership is partnering with AEDdonate to raise funds for a publicly accessible defibrillator. This life-saving device will be available to anyone in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), helping to protect volunteers, staff, visitors and the wider community.

About North West Kent Countryside Partnership

We are a not-for-profit organisation working in the boroughs of Bexley, Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks on a wide variety of conservation and community projects. Working with local communities, landowners, statutory bodies and community organisations to conserve the area’s countryside and green spaces. We are part of a network of Countryside Partnerships that covers the county of Kent, delivering a wide range of conservation and environmental projects in association with Kent County Council.

The North West Kent Countryside Partnership operates with the following aims:

• Conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage and the biodiversity of North West Kent.
• Conserve and enhance the special landscape character of North West Kent.
• Support, work in partnership with, and assist communities and local groups to undertake projects and practical action that conserves their local environment, urban green space and countryside.
• Develop opportunities for all members of the public to explore the countryside of the Partnership Area that are sustainable and support the other aims of the Partnership.
• Promote respect and understanding of the countryside and increase knowledge of the issues that affect rural areas and the countryside around towns.
• Promote and utilise the social and health benefits of the countryside and rural environment for both urban and rural communities.
• Develop sustainable tourism opportunities that support the rural economy and benefit the countryside.

Why a Defibrillator is So Important

Each year in the UK, over 30,000 people suffer a sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospital. Survival rates remain low, with fewer than 1 in 10 people surviving.

In a sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. Without immediate CPR and defibrillation, survival chances decrease by around 10% per minute. Early CPR and access to a defibrillator can significantly improve the chance of survival.

The North West Kent Countryside Partnership works across a wide geographical area, supporting communities, volunteers and visitors in parks, green spaces and the countryside. Having immediate access to a defibrillator could make the difference between life and death while waiting for the emergency services to arrive.

Unfortunately, public access defibrillators are used in only around 9% of out of hospital cardiac arrests, highlighting the urgent need to make these life-saving devices more readily available within our communities.

How a Defibrillator Will Help the Community

A defibrillator does not replace the emergency services. Instead, it provides immediate, potentially life-saving treatment while an ambulance is on its way. The sooner CPR is started and a defibrillator is used, the greater the chance of survival.

This campaign will help ensure that volunteers, staff, visitors and members of the public can benefit from rapid access to life-saving equipment should the unthinkable happen.

How You Can Support the Campaign

Your support can make a real, life-saving difference. Here’s how you can help:

💛 Make a donation to support the campaign.

🎉 Organise a fundraising event within your community.

🏃 Take on a sponsored challenge.

📢 Share this campaign with friends, family, colleagues and your local community.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, brings us one step closer to providing this essential piece of life-saving equipment.

To support this campaign or find out how to get involved, contact us on 01785 472224 or email info@aeddonate.org.uk.

Become a Community Defibrillator Champion

Do you know another organisation, community group or location that could benefit from a public access defibrillator?

Join AEDdonate as a Community Champion, and we’ll guide you through the entire process, from campaign setup and fundraising support to installation and registration with the ambulance service. Funding availability varies by location, so please get in touch to find out what support may be available in your area.