Saving lives with research
Since 1961, we've funded lifesaving cardiovascular research. From pacemaker technology and portable defibrillators to proving statins help save lives.
Who we are
At British Heart Foundation, our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. Where fewer hearts stop without warning and more of us can live well with the people we love.
Our mission
Far too many of us have felt the pain of losing someone we love to cardiovascular disease, the world's biggest killer. With your support, British Heart Foundation (BHF) powers groundbreaking research to save and improve lives.
Since 1961, you've helped us fund scientific breakthroughs that are keeping more families together today. From pacemaker technology and portable defibrillators to proving that statins can help save lives. With your support, our ambitions for the years to come are even bolder.
Every 3 minutes someone loses their life to cardiovascular disease in the UK. We're dedicated to powering advances in cardiovascular science and healthcare to bring us closer to the day where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. But we cannot do it without your support. Together, the next breakthroughs in preventing, diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease are in reach.
Together, we are...
Tackling health inequalities
We shape and influence Government policy with our national and local campaigns, to create a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Supporting people who need us
Whether it's our Heart Helpline or expert health information, we support people affected by heart disease to receive quality information and support.
Raising valuable funds
You are our heroes. Whether you donate money or items, fundraise for us or volunteer your time, your support helps us to fund lifesaving research.
Help us fund the next breakthrough
Future treatments and cures for cardiovascular disease are closer than ever. Support us to fund more lifesaving research.
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Working with us
We offer competitive salaries and an attractive package of benefits, designed to support the health and wellbeing of everyone who works at BHF.
Our people
From clinical experts and researchers to volunteers and supporters, our people are building a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Our strategy
Our ambitious strategy aims to stop heart disease, save more lives and provide care and support to everyone living with heart disease.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We're tackling inequalities in everything we do. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy demonstrates our vision and commitment.
Being a sustainable charity
Environmental and social responsibility is a core commitment at the BHF. We have developed sustainability goals to help us achieve our ambition.