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At AEDdonate, we help communities across the UK fund, install, register and maintain public access defibrillators, helping to ensure no one is ever too far from the help they need in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
Help us bring lifesaving defibrillators to every community – before they’re needed.
When every second counts, every community needs to be prepared.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) strikes without warning, affecting more that 40,000 people every year in the UK outside of hospital settings. In these critical moments, survival depends on immediate action, CPR and access to a defibrillator within minutes.
Yet, too many communities still lack nearby defibrillators.
At AEDdonate, we’re changing that. We believe every town, village, and neighbourhood should have fast access to life-saving defibrillators and the confidence to use them. By supporting communities to fund, install, register, and maintain AEDs, we’re helping ensure no one faces cardiac arrest alone.
The national figures from the latest OHCAO Epidemiology Report show just how vital early intervention can be:
Survival rates fall by 10% with every minute without CPR or defibrillation
Fewer than 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Using a defibrillator within 3–5 minutes can increase survival rates to 50–70%
*Figures featured below are from the 2024 OHCAO Epidemiology Report (Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes), published by the Universities of Warwick and Birmingham in partnership with NHS ambulance services across the UK. Data reflects out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes based on UK ambulance service reports.
29,241
people received resuscitation attempts by ambulance service personnel in 2023
9%
of cardiac arrests involved the use of a public access defibrillator
77.6%
of cardiac arrests happen at home
2,738
lives saved in 2024
Jack was playing a friendly football match on Saturday 17th of June, when the unimaginable happened. Jack (19) had a sudden cardiac arrest and fell to the ground.
During a friendly football match, 19-year-old Jack suddenly collapsed from a cardiac arrest. Thanks to the quick thinking of his teammates, access to a community defibrillator fundraised by the club and its sponsors, CPR performed by members of both teams, and the incredible work of emergency services, Jack was given a second chance at life.
His story highlights the vital importance of having defibrillators ready and people confident to use them. Your generous donations help us place life-saving defibrillators in communities, giving more people like Jack the chance to survive.
Help us to save more people like Jack
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.
Every community deserves quick access to life-saving defibrillators and you can help make that happen. Whether you want to donate, fundraise, volunteer, or spread awareness, your involvement saves lives.
Donate: Your generous support helps us fund, install, register, and maintain defibrillators where they’re needed most.
Fundraise: Start a community campaign and bring vital equipment closer to home.
Volunteer: Join our team and make a real impact behind the scenes or in the community.
Learn & Share: Take part in CPR and AED training and help spread the word.
Help us to save more people like Trevor
With immediate CPR and access to a defibrillator within the first few minutes, the chances of survival can double or even triple.
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Access
Early
CPR
Early
Defibrillation
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Advanced Care
Behind every defibrillator is a powerful story – of lives changed, communities united, and second chances made possible. Discover how your support is making a real difference.
Dave’s Story
8 May, 2025
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Trevor’s Story
8 May, 2025
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Gemma’s Story
2 July, 2025
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