OT & Beyond CIC Defibrillator Fundraising Campaign

OT & Beyond CIC Defibrillator Fundraising Campaign

OT & Beyond CIC is partnering with AEDdonate to raise funds for one mobile defibrillator. This life-saving device will be accessible to anyone in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during any of their community sessions.

A Little Bit About OT and Beyond CIC

OT and Beyond CIC is a Community Interest Company based in Hertfordshire, delivering therapeutic nature-based occupational therapy interventions. We support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges through evidence-based outdoor therapies. These activities promote independence, routine, emotional wellbeing, and skill development via nature- and animal-assisted interventions.

Why a Defibrillator for OT and Beyond CIC is So Important

Each year in the UK, over 30,000 people suffer a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. Survival rates are 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 survival chances.

However, public access defibrillators are used in only around 9% of cases, highlighting the urgent need to make these life-saving devices more accessible in our communities.

Having a defibrillator at OT & Beyond CIC could make a life-saving difference before emergency services arrive.

How a Defibrillator Will Help the community 

Once delivered, the defibrillator will be available to staff and customers of OT & Beyond CIC in the event of a SCA.

This doesn’t replace emergency services. Instead, it provides immediate, potentially life-saving intervention while the ambulance is enroute. The quicker the shock is delivered, the greater the chance of survival.

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
🎭 Host a fundraising event or theatre performance
🏃 Take on a virtual sponsored challenge
📢 Help raise awareness among friends, family, and the local community

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 area or group 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. Funding availability varies by location, so please call us to check what’s available in your area.