We improved cardiac arrest survival
We have now trained over 311,000 people in CPR with RevivR. The Circuit, the national defibrillator network, also celebrated 100,000 registrations.
Annual Report and Accounts 2025
Every 3 minutes in the UK, a loved one is lost to cardiovascular disease. Find out how we’re powering advances to bring us closer to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
How we spent our money
This year, we spent £197.5m on our lifesaving work, which includes £108.4m on research (£98.9m after accounting and cost adjustments) and £47.2m on health information and support. We also invested £51.4m in growing our income.
This year's highlights
We championed the nation’s heart health
We worked with governments to help shape policy and reduce health and gender inequalities. We also demanded action with our Hearts Need More campaign.
We built a nation of fundraisers
Thanks to your support, we had our highest ever fundraising income of £166.6m, with £108.4m from legacies and £58.2m from other fundraising.
We inspired a team of volunteers
Over 20,000 volunteers gave us their time, talent and energy this year. All of them with one goal, to help keep hearts beating healthier for longer.
We strengthened our partnerships
Corporate partners supported our mission by raising £12.4m for world-leading research, delivering lifesaving education and driving public engagement.
What we achieved together
Take a look at what we achieved this year, thanks to your support and generous donations:
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£181m raised to fund our lifesaving work
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£108.4m awarded in research grants
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1,220 researchers and PHD students funded
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717 active research projects underway
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311,000 people trained in lifesaving CPR
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106,000 defibrillators registered on The Circuit
I am always humbled by the steadfast commitment of our researchers, supporters, volunteers and partners who power lifesaving progress every single day. We are clear about the scale of our task, but our BHF family has never been more determined to save and improve lives.
Help us fund the next breakthrough
Heart and circulatory diseases kill 1 in 4 people in the UK. Your donations help our researchers find treatments and cures that save lives.
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Past reports and accounts
Read our past annual reports to discover how far we've come on our mission to save and support more people affected by cardiovascular diseases.
Our strategy
Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. Our strategy sets out how we’ll save and improve lives by funding research.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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 BHF. We have developed sustainability goals help us to achieve our ambition.