Action Heart provides a cardiac rehabilitation service that helps people who have suffered from a heart attack, undergone cardiac surgery, or have a cardiac related condition. Coronary Heart Disease is now seen to be the UK's biggest killer and Action Heart is dedicated to the primary and secondary prevention of this condition.

To provide information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for Atrial Fibrillation

Arrhythmia Alliance (A-A) is a coalition of individuals, patient groups, professional medical groups and allied industry members. Arrhythmia Alliance’s vision is that – “Every person affected by a cardiac arrhythmia will receive information, support and rapid access to appropriate treatment as defined by the National Service Framework”.

It is a world leading medical research institute carrying out vital research into various diseases and illnesses including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS or cot death), Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) and pre-eclampsia, as well as tissue engineering and vascular disorders.

The charity provides cardiac rehabilitation services to those who have a heart condition, or are referred by their GPs as at high risk, in North and East Hampshire. The charity has been operating since 1992, providing a safe environment with specially trained staff and purpose-built premises.

FIRST RESPONDERS are volunteers who attend 999 calls, prior to arrival of an Ambulance, helping people with life threatening conditions.They are trained to use a defibrillator, administer oxygen, insert plastic airways, manoeuvres patients into a treatable position and how to deal with death.

The Trust is set up in memory of Ben Williams who died suddenly aged 14 of a heart muscle disorder. It supports children with similar conditions, and their families, through funding a new specialist nursing post. It also supports youth cricket projects with a particular emphasis on wicketkeeping.

Every year in the UK, 125,000 people have an unnecessary heart attack or stroke in which high blood pressure is a key factor. The Blood Pressure Association exists to fight the causes of high blood pressure to prevent strokes and heart disease in the UK.

Blue Skies Hospitals Fund supports the best healthcare and the best medical research, on the UK’s premier tourist coast. Our aim is to banish the gloom of illness, allowing everyone to enjoy the blue skies of good health and the Fylde Coast. For the area’s 330,000 residents, and the 12 million or so holidaymakers who visit each year, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund reaches out with help that brightens those lives. The charity underpins the work of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, home to top quality patient services and medical research projects, and the employer of thousands of highly skilled doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and support staff. The sole purpose of Blue Skies Hospitals Fund is to nurture the provision of quality NHS care on the Fylde Coast. The best technology, the most effective training, the latest research and the highest standards of care: in place and easy to access, should you ever need them.

The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives, through pioneering research, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart health risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients.

Charitable donations make a real difference to both the patients and the staff of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The extra funds are used to enhance services and facilities as well as purchasing additional equipment to optimise patient care.

Each week at least twelve young people in the UK die suddenly as a result of undiagnosed heart conditions. At Cardiac Risk In the Young we aim to save young lives & to help those affected by the sudden cardiac death. We do this by providing support, information & screening those affected.

People affected by cardiomyopathy face a bewildering situation as they come to terms with their situation and seek to learn more and understand the condition. The CMA assists them with free information and support. We listen, we understand and we sympathise but mostly we take action to help.

CASA IS A NORTH LONDON AGENCY THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALCOHOL & DRUGS PROBLEMS. WE HELP OUR CLIENTS TO BUILD UPON THEIR STRENGTHS AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, FREE FROM ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG MISUSE.

Chain of Hope provides children suffering from life-threatening heart diseases with treatment to which they do not have access and we aim to develop paediatric cardiac facilities in developing countries. Chain of Hope provides cardiac care in two ways: · By sending out medical teams to treat children in-country and by setting up training programmes for local surgeons and medical staff in-situ. · By bringing children to the UK for open and closed heart operations as an interim measure.

For some 15 years Challenge Adventure Charities has organised charity bike rides, mainly in France. By 2010 we have raised some £2,574,897 for mainly for Cancer, Medical and Children's charities, but also for lots of other extremely worthwhile causes. We pride ourselves that every penny that has been raised has been paid to charity - our participants paying the full cost of event entry themselves.

The Charlie Ramsey Research Fund supports and sponsors research that will benefit babies and children with a Single Ventricle Heart Condition (half a heart). The Charity provides and sponsors medical equipment to assist in the research and development of surgery for Single Ventricle Heart Disease. The charity promotes and raises awareness of the importance of saving lives through organ donation, the gift of life.

It helps children with disabilities experience therapy, achievement and enjoyment through horseriding.

CHART is a team of community responders, based in West Chiltington and Pulborough, who have been trained by the South East Coast Ambulance Service. It provides essential treatment in the first crucial minutes of an emergency, enabling critical intervention to be performed that can save lives.

For any charitable purpose relating to the National Health Service. Supporting a range of health related activities benefiting patients, staff and giving public benefit. Related research. Challenging stigma in respect of mental health.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.

Formed in the UK in 1973, the Children's Heart Association (formerly known as The Association for Children with Heart Disorders) is a support group run by families and friends of cardiac children for families with , or who have had, children with heart disorders.

The Children's Heart Surgery Fund enhances patient facilities and support, provides the latest medical equipment and funds world renowned research dedicated to babies, children and teenagers with heart defects.

CORDA supports high quality research into the early diagnosis and prevention of heart disease and stroke through non-invasive techniques (magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound). Currently, projects are supported at Royal Brompton Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

Cycling Projects aims to provide cycling initiatives to all members of the community. We provide a wide range of adapted cycles and activities that are fun and stimulating, making cycling an option for adults and children with physical or learning difficulties.

It teaches the treatment of and conducts research into ... cancer and heart disease.

DIAL provides a free, confidential information and advice service on all issues affecting disabled people’s everyday lives, to enable and empower individuals to improve their quality of life.

'the difference' is a local charity that exists to enhance patient care in the Scottish Borders. We work in close partnership with healthcare professionals across the full spectrum of hospital and community activity, to identify projects that will help local doctors, nurses and other clinicians enhance the care which they provide. Our work funds equipment, research, training, patient comforts and improvements to patient and staff environment.

The charity covers Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hpl (Worksop) and Montagu Hpl (Mexborough) and enhances patient care by the purchase of equipment and provides additional comforts/facilities for both patients and staff. Please email donations.info@dbh.nhs.uk or ring 01302 366666 Ext 3908

Money donated to the Dudley Group of Hospitals Charity enables us to buy new medical equipment, provide specialist training for staff and improve patient comfort.

The hospice’s services are free but we receive less than 23% of our annual costs from government and so have to fundraise almost £6,000 every single day of the year to make ends meet. Our friends in the community are a central part of the team which together provides a crucial local service.

The primary purpose of the Group is to educate and support sufferers of heart and lung disease by rehabilitation through a supervised physical exercise programme. The secondary purpose is to contribute to improved cardiovascular health in all who seek our expertise. This is all done with a smile!

The Ebsteins Society provides support and information for people affected by Ebsteins Anomaly. It raises awareness and funds and seeks to improve understanding and treatment of Ebsteins Anomaly.

ECHO supports children with Congenital Heart Disease who are treated at the Evelina Children's Hospital and their parents/carers. We provide information, friendship and support at times when parents feel alone and desperate, or when they need guidance or advice. We also support the children themselves as they grow into their teenage years and beyond, to help them take the first steps towards independence in dealing with their heart condition.

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Flights for Life is a registered charity based at Wickenby Airfield in Lincolnshire. The charity has been set up with the aim of providing sick and terminally ill children with the opportunity to experience the magic of flight in a vintage aircraft.

To help and support transplant patients of the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne both financially and by providing facilities for recreation to enable them to improve their condition. Also to educate the public of the need for organ donation.

We are an Isle of Man based charity dedicated to raising funds for Robert Owen House, a b&b facility in the grounds of the Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital where relatives and carers of patients there can stay in secure, friendly and close accommodation. Visit www.robertowenhouse.org for more.

It helps provide education and health care and relief of poverty for poor people in Ghana.

The Fund has over 1100 funds for the benefit of patients and staff in the Grampian area. Each hospital, ward, department and speciality has its own individual fund and provides enhanced patient care together with extra facilities and opportunities not available from government funding.

GUCH Patients Association helps young people and adults who were born with a heart condition. It provides information and advice services and organises conferences and events to educate, raise awareness and combat isolation.

12 young people die from cardiac arrest each week in the UK. Hand on Heart fully and partially funds defibrillators to primary & secondary schools. We also train teachers how to use them and provide training in basic life support skills to 10 -12 year olds (year 6 & 7). Please help support us.

The Harbour provides a free and professional counselling and psychotherapy service for individuals and couples affected by physical life-threatening illness. This includes people living with a life-threatening illness, people close to them and those bereaved through a life-threatening illness.

Donations support a wide range of charitable and health related activities benefiting both patients and staff within Harrogate District Hospital. In general they are used to purchase the very varied additional equipment and services that the NHS is unable to provide.

To establish a specialist cardiac and stroke unit to be used for the prevention and detection of, early treatment of, recovery from and early rehabilitation after heart attacks and strokes. To encourage greater understanding of the cause, prevention and early detection of heart and stroke disease in the community.

Heart Care is a local medical charity. It provides cardiac rehabilitation and after care to people who have suffered a heart attack, undergone heart surgery and surgical intervention or suffer from other coronary heart conditions. Through Heart Care's unique exercise programme patients can return to a normal, healthy, active life.

Heart Cells Foundation is funding research and development of a revolutionary and potentially life-saving treatment that uses a patient’s own stem cells to repair their heart. This groundbreaking therapy could help those with heart disease – whether they have suffered a heart attack or have developed a weak heart for other reasons.

Heart Link, was originally formed as a support group for parents and families who have a child suffering from a heart defect. Since 1981 we have collected over £2.5 million pounds. This has been used to fund projects large and small

For over 40 years, Heart Research UK has funded pioneering research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. Many things that we now take for granted, such as heart valves, angioplasty would not have been developed without our help.

HEART UK is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people with high cholesterol and their families. We provide education, support and guidance to prevent early deaths caused from inherited and non inherited high cholesterol Help us keep young hearts running by supporting our vital work

Heartbeat is based in the Northwest and helps local people recover and rebuild their lives after suffering heart illness, heart attack, cardiac surgery or angina. All resources and funds raised are used primarily for long term cardiac rehabilitation. Heartbeat also supports education to reduce the incidence of heart disease.

HeartLine provides information and support to children with heart disorders and their families and friends. Packs of information are sent to hospitals that treat Heart Children. It can arrange one-to-one contact for particular types of heart defects, for people whose babies won't feed, for Grandparents and for those expecting a baby with a heart condition.

The charity primarily provides support and assistance to patients recovering from heart surgery and heart attacks.

The charity helps fund medical equipment throughout the trust, and enhances the level of care by financing many courses and education days. It helps improve both patient and staff environments and holds many different funds reflecting the sheer size of the trust

THE CHARITY RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE POWERED WHEELCHAIRS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND

THE CHARITY RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE POWERED WHEELCHAIRS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND

Herefordshire Heartstart is a voluntary organisation, established in 1996 to teach the people of Herefordshire Emergency Life Support (ELS) skills. These skills are the actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives. To date we have trained more than 17000 people .

Established in May 2007 Hope 4 Kidz gives children a sense of hope and support, the wellbeing of youngsters who require various degrees of extra care, whether they are suffering from a physical or mental disability, living with a serious/prolonged illness, or need respite from poverty/abuse.

The charity's work centres on helping people who suffer from heart disease - the biggest killer in the community. It supports NHS hospitals across Yorkshire by raising money to buy the latest generation of medical equipment to aid the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of heart patients.

Ipswich Hospital is a National Health Service trust providing hospital-based healthcare to more than 326,000 people who live in and around Ipswich and east Suffolk. We believe very strongly that this hospital belongs to the community, and our community plays a vital role in the life of the hospital.

NHS Isle of Wight supports Islanders and visitors with good quality services. By supporting our charitable fund you can help with the ‘extras’ like equipment, enhanced facilities & staff training. Visit http://www.iow.nhs.uk/charity for more information.

We are a new charity located in Jersey, Channel Islands. Formed by cardiac patients to provide support for people with cardiac conditions, their families, friends and carers.

We are a local mental health charity

One of the unique qualities of the Lady Fatemah Trust is that it operates on zero administration costs ie every penny that you donate will go to the project that you nominate. It focuses on Microfinance, Education, Medical treatment, Disability Rehabilitation, Water projects and disaster relief.

Lakelands Hospice provides specialist palliative care and support services for people living with cancer and heart failure. Our aim is to enhance the quality of life for those in need and their loved ones at a time of crisis and beyond in an environment that provides tranquillity, support and care.

Leicester Hospitals Charity aims to provide the best possible facilities and environment for patients, staff and visitors as well as helping to supply state-of-the-art equipment. We rely on the kindness and generosity of the many individuals, groups and companies who donate their time and money to help us reach this aim.

The Lions Club of Stowmarket and District, a member of Lions Clubs International, organises fund raising events and donates funds to other charities and needy individuals. Community Service projects are also undertaken.

The Little Haven is a registered charity providing support for people affected by life limiting illness. Our aim is to connect with people, provide motivation, inspiration, hope and council.

The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is committed to high quality research and is fortunate to have a fully established Clinical Trial Unit and a Research Laboratory on site. Our researchers are dedicated to reducing heart and lung disease and in 1998 we launched the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Appeal to support research projects undertaken at the hospital. The Hospital uses the funds raised to maintain and develop standards of excellence in patient care. Our pioneering researchers and scientists have contributed to vital advances in cardiovascular medicine, helping to prevent heart and lung disease and improving treatments for patients of the future.

Lives works alongside the Ambulance Service responding to emergency calls in Lincolnshire.Its First Responders live within the community therefore are able to attend in under 6 minutes in 85% of calls. Its Volunteers consist of Medics and members of the public, trained in First on Scene life saving skills.

The Lord Mayor’s Appeal 2012 will help five charities – the primary being Barts and The London Charity on behalf of the Trauma Unit at The Royal London Hospital. The Rowing Foundation, London Youth Rowing, Fields in Trust and Futures for Kids will also benefit, creating a healthier future for all.

MEAK provide medical and educational supplies to Kenya as well as carrying out open heart surgery in Nairobi on sick children using a team of medics recruited from Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, who all provide their services free of charge. It also runs eye camps in remote areas of Kenya

The Neil Desai Foundation was set up to support causes dear to Neil Desai who sadly passed away aged 22. The Charity aims to promote education and sports amongst the young, help the poor and needy in developing countries and invest in the prevention of cardiac fatalities in the young.

Newcastle Healthcare Charity is an NHS dedicated charity who support local hospital services at the RVI, Newcastle General and Walkergate hospitals (general & specialist care); St Nicholas & St George's hospitals (mental health services) and Hunters Moor hospitals (neuro-rehabilitation). The charity enhances patient care, treatment and experience through a wide variety of grants; supports innovative research and development and facilitates additional training and support for NHS staff

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Charity (incorporating the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation) is the official charity for the Freeman Hospital. The charity enhances patient care, treatment and experience through a wide variety of grants; supports innovative research and facilitates additional training and support for NHS staff. A full list of services provided by the hospital is available on request.

The Norfolk Heart Trust was established in 1994 to raise money for the treatment of heart disease locally. We have recently launched a 'Sparks4Hearts' appeal to raise £400,000 for equipment to cure heart rhythm disorders at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.

Funds held for any charitable purpose or purposes relating to the National Health Service wholly or mainly for the services provided by Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust (registered 14 January 1997).

NI Chest, Heart and Stroke promotes the prevention of, and alleviation of suffering resulting from chest heart or stroke related illnesses. We do this through support programmes, research in local Universites and hospitals, health promotion, lobbying, financial support and advice.

Bright Northumbria charity supports the hospital and community health facilities within Northumberland and North Tyneside, which are served by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Please visit our website at: http://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/get-involved/charity

NLAG Hospitals charitable funds covers Medical, Health, Sickness, children and young people, elderly and old people and people with diabilities, We act as an umbrella body covering Diana Princess of Wales Hosp. Grimsby,Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole District Hospital and also NL PCT and NEL Care Trust Plus.

The Pan-Africa Heart Foundation is a non-profit making non-governmental charitable organisation registered in the UK and Kenya. The aims of the organisation are targeted at both primary prevention and specialised treatment of cardiovascular disease.

We support all aspects of the work of Papworth Hospital, which is recognised as one of the world’s leading specialist centres. We are building for the future in the fight against heart and lung disease by staying at the forefront of treatment and research. http://www.papworthhospitalcharity.org.uk/

The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK, treating patients from across the country. Money raised through the Charity sponsors pioneering research which helps to understand the causes of these diseases and develop new treatments.

The fund supports a wide range of charitable and health related activities benefiting both patients and staff. The fund is used to purchase the very varied additional goods and services that the NHS is unable to provide.

SADS UK Helps Save Lives, informing the public and health professionals of symptoms of Heart Conditions that can cause a Sudden Arrhythmic Death (SADS) if not detected and treated. The charity donates cardiac equipment and defibrillators in the community and supports research into SADS. Thankyou

The Charity supports the wellbeing of patients and staff at the hospital by providing vital equipment, supporting staff through education and supporting both patients and staff through a range of welfare activities. It also provides funds for medical research which benefits the entire community.

it acts as funding arm for Sandgate Hydrotherapy Pool, which benefits many disabled people both young and old. Offering hydrotherapy rehabilitation, social interaction, enjoyment and relaxation for people in the south lakes and surrounding areas

It treats at no charge children from developing countries suffering from congenital heart disease

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The Charity provides medical equipment, facilities and services for additional benifit of patients and staff. <p> You can donate easily to the Hospital Ward, Clinic or area of your choice or to our specific Target Fund which has been set up to raise £3million for a new Children’s Unit. To be done in 3 phases – An Outpatient Department £700K, a new ward £2million and an Educational and Outdoor Play Area £300K.

We offer support and understanding in everyday care and welfare to parents and families of children with heart disorders. We help fund research, equipment for hospitals and homes, and family support grants as well as providing weekend breaks for young adult, teenage and family groups.

The Heart Circle supports children undergoing cardiac care at the Bristol Children's Hospital, and their families. It covers an area from Cornwall to South Wales. The charity provides support from parents who have had similar experiences, social events, a caravan for short breaks and equipment to make the children's lives easier.

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than 380,000 patients each year. It’s the local hospital for the Southend area and beyond, providing a wide range of acute services and specialising in cancer care. Southend Hospital Charity works on your behalf to make sure all the money you donate benefits the specific ward or department you have designated – helping to provide state-of-the-art medical equipment, improve patient and staff amenities and fund vital research.

To provide equipment, comfort items and therapeutic aids for patients, also provide education and training for both patients and staff.

To provide equipment, comfort items and therapeutic aids for patients, also provide education and training for both patients and staff.

STARS Works together with individuals, families and medical professionals to offer support and information on Syncopes and Reflex Anoxic Seizures

It supports people and their families carers in the local area with life limiting or terminal illness . This is by home visits, day care, hospital transport, equipment loan and bereavement support.

Our object is to develop and extend research into thrombosis through scientific laboratory work and clinical research, and to share the results of the work with the medical profession and other interested parties.

Tcharmed was founded after a beautiful little girl called Tiana died from Mitochondrial Disease. Children born with this disease gradually have all their life support systems fail. Tcharmed fund vital research & help support families with these very sick children.

To Transplant and Beyond was established to give hope, encouragement and support to transplant patients, their families, friends and carers during a very traumatic time in their lives. It conveys the positive side of transplantation, by showing what can be achieved and by encouraging as many people as possible to join the donor register, so that many more lives can be saved.

Working globally to promote the mental, physical, sexual and emotional health of Pakistani men and women, to promote equal opportunities. To advance the education of Pakistani women.

UK-Med is a non-governmental organisation which facilitates the provision of volunteer UK health workers to countries during conflict and disaster. UK-Med is responsible for the UK International Emergency Trauma Register.

The UKSCF is the only UK medical research charity devoted solely to raising funding for stem cell projects. Its aim is to speed up the translation of research from the laboratory to therapies for patients.

Set up to monitor and to explain the increasing amount of scientific research linking diet to health – providing accurate information on which to make informed choices.

In 2010 the Vital Sounds Foundation (VSF) was formed following the tragic and sudden death of Chris Haw aged 25. Chris was a much loved son, brother, grandson and friend to many people throughout his local community and across the NW. He died, aged 25 from SADS – Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.

Wessex Heartbeat supports the work of the Wessex Cardiac Centre, a centre of International Excellence. We provide the latest specialist equipment and major facilities for patients, their relatives and staff to ensure the highest quality of care for the 20,000 adults and children treated each and every year.

Thank you for deciding to support the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust Charity. We provide funding for extra equipment and better facilities to improve the welfare of all hospital patients in the West Hertfordshire area. We also provide funds to support staff training and education which in turn will better equip our nurses to provide a much higher standard of care.

West Suffolk Hospitals Charitable Trust is the registered charity for West Suffolk Hospital. Its objective is to support the work of the hospital for the benefit of its patients and staff, by raising funds to enhance services and facilities.

The Williams Syndrome Foundation was formed in 1980 and is run by parents for parents of children with this rare condition which causes heart and kidney problems and learning difficulties. It desperately needs funds to finance its ambitious research and family support programmes which include national conventions and regional meetings.

With your kind generosity, Wye Valley NHS Trust aims to provide the best possible facilities, equipment and environment for patients and service users, across many health care services; The County Hospital, Hereford, Ross, Leominster and Bromyard Community Hospitals, Community & Adult Social Care Services. For more information visit http://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk

York Teaching Hospital Charity raises vital funds to support the work of York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The charity plays a vital role in raising funds to ensure the best quality of care is provided by funding aspects such as life-saving equipment and patient and carer support.

It offers help and support to families of babies and children diagnosed with heart defects. It provides a support line and regular ward visits for parents during their time in hospital with their sick child. Its aim is to bring the families together at social events, where they can meet with other families, share experiences and the children make new friends.