We fund vital research into heart diseases, stroke and vascular dementia, and their risk factors like diabetes.We support people living with heart and circulatory diseases. Thanks to your donations, we fund research to give them more time with their loved ones.

Core values

- **Funding Life-Saving Research**: The BHF funds the majority (55%) of all non-commercially sponsored research into heart and circulatory diseases in the UK, which has led to major advances in scientific discovery and patient care[1].
- **Economic Contribution**: Every £1 spent on medical research by the BHF delivers a return equivalent to around 25p every year, contributing significantly to the UK’s economy[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: BHF-funded research, such as cardiac rehabilitation programs, improves the quality of life and physical fitness of people with heart failure[3].
- **Addressing Health Inequalities**: The BHF has been instrumental in funding research that highlights and addresses health inequalities, particularly through the Whitehall studies and the Marmot Reviews, which have shaped UK public health policies[5].
- **Community and Environmental Impact**: Partnerships with the BHF help divert waste from landfills, reduce carbon emissions, and support sustainable resale models, contributing to environmental well-being and community development[2].