Applications for a BHF-funded defibrillator are now open. They are expected to close in February 2026, however this may change depending on the volume of applications we receive.
What’s included in the award package
- a defibrillator, complete with pads and kit accessories
- a cabinet, which is not lockable (if awarded, the cabinet must be kept unlocked and uncoded. For more information on why this is part of our criteria, see the guidance from Resuscitation Council UK)
- replacement pads and batteries when required (when they expire or are used with the defibrillator)
- resources for RevivR online CPR training.
If you’re unable to install the cabinet yourself or with the help from your local community, this may be offered as part of the package.
Who can apply
You must be applying on behalf of a community group. Some examples of groups we accept are:
- church organisations and other places of worship
- social clubs
- parish councils
- local social enterprise organisations
- community centres.
Conditions for applying
To be eligible for a free, BHF-funded defibrillator, you must:
- keep the defibrillator in the provided cabinet, unlocked and uncoded so that it’s accessible to the public 24 hours a day
- make sure that the cabinet has a constant electricity supply so that the defibrillator stays at the right temperature in cold weather and is visible in the dark
- have a clear need for the device (for example, be in a busy location, or where a public access defibrillator (PAD) is not within 200 metres)
- have authorisation from the property owner to install the defibrillator
- register the defibrillator on The Circuit (the national defibrillator network) within 4 weeks of installation, to ensure ambulance call handlers can see your defibrillator when 999 is called in response to a cardiac arrest
- be committed to promoting BHF’s free online RevivR CPR training in your community with the resources provided.
FULL INFORMATION: Defibrillator funding for your local community – BHF