About the British Heart Foundation We fund over £100 million of research each year into all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. Heart diseases. Stroke. Vascular dementia. Diabetes. They're all connected, and they're all under our microscope.

Targeting the world's biggest killers Research has given us machines that can restart hearts, the ability to fix arteries in tiny babies, the power to give someone a heart they weren’t born with, and so much more. But heart and circulatory diseases still kill 1 in 4 in the UK, they cause heartbreak on every street. And that’s why our work is as urgent and vital as ever. Our research, is the promise to protect the people we love. Our parents. Our brothers. Our sisters. Our grandparents. Our closest friends. Research is who we are. The promise of future preventions, treatments and cures. People’s donations have got us this far. Every breakthrough we’ve made, funded by people like you.

Support groups and online communities Our online and local support groups provide spaces where patients and carers can share knowledge, experiences and practical help with each other. Jump straight to HealthUnlocked - Jump straight to HealthUnlocked - BHF online community Heart Support Groups - find your local group One Beat - for ages 18-30 Teen Heart - for ages 13-18 Heart Voices - help shape the BHF's work Get in touch Retail: 0800 138 6556 Phone lines are open Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Fundraising & events: 0300 330 3322 Phone lines are open Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Heart Helpline - for medical enquiries: 0300 330 3311 Phone lines are open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Saturdays 10am - 4pm