RCN Foundation
We support nursing and midwifery staff in the UK to offer the best possible care by providing grants for hardship, education and research. Charity number: 1134606
- 1/2 Thanks to the generous support of DKMS UK and UK charity Triple Negative Breast Cancer, we were able to award 7 education grants in 2025 to nurses across the UK, enabling them to undertake specialist training in cancer care. #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique
- 1/3 We’re looking to develop a programme of research and education which aims to give a voice to Black and Asian mothers about their experiences of maternity and neonatal care, and to support a person-centred approach to maternal and neonatal care.
- 1/2 Ella, an ICU nurse, will be running the London Marathon in April and is raising money for the RCN Foundation. Ella uses running as an outlet to help manage the stresses of her job, but she also sees this as an opportunity to give back to the profession she cares deeply about.
- You're invited to attend a free lecture on Health Justice, funded by us and hosted by the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence. The event will be chaired by Professor Anne Whittaker and will explore the concept of health justice. 🗓️ 19 March ⏰ 5-6:30pm 📍RCN HQ or online ➡️ Book now bit.ly/3YIPAbZ
- Funding of up to £30,000 is available for organisations to undertake nurse-led research which explores mental health provisions for children and young people who have a learning disability and mental health challenges across the UK. 📆 Apply by 5pm on 2 March 👉 bit.ly/3YMn7Ca
- #BlueMonday isn't the most depressing day of the year - rather it's just another cold, winter Monday. We know mental health doesn’t discriminate, and for some people, this time of year can feel heavy. We've put together a list of organisations here to help whenever you might need bit.ly/4dRBVpA
- 1/3 The BBC (bbc.in/4sMKR6X) have highlighted that the number of women sleeping rough is more than 10 times the figure identified in government reports. Known as the "hidden homeless", women are often missed on official counts as they do not stay in one spot for very long for fear of being attacked.
- 1/2 Last month we shared the news that Deepa had received an (very well deserved in our opinion!) MBE in His Majesty the King’s 2026 New Year Honours for her outstanding contribution to nursing and midwifery.
- Funding of up to £30,000 is available for Registered Nurses Learning Disability (RNLDs) to undertake a research project to address health inequality and enhance health related quality of life outcomes for people with a learning disability in Wales. 🗓️Apply by 23 Feb 👉 bit.ly/4svuLhH #LDNursing
- 1/2 Applicants with a form of neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, have told us that it can be a challenge managing money and accessing support such as grants and debt advice.
- 1/2 A tremendous thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas campaign (bit.ly/3L2VfGJ) – whether this was through a donation or sharing with your networks – you helped raise over £2,700!
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- 1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year. #bethedifference
- 1/2 Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others. Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
- 1/2 Stephanie, a nursery nurse for over 35 years, always wanted to work with babies. Inspired by an article, she began working in the neonatal unit. She found that there was limited funding available in her workplace so applied for an RCN Foundation education grant. #FocusFriday
- 1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year.
- 1/2 Last week RCN HQ held their Christmas do, and in the festive spirit, very kindly supported us with our raffle. 🎄🎁 We had a good laugh and a great turnout, raising over £1,000 – all of which will go to our hardship fund and help support those facing financial difficulty.
- Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others. Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
- 1/2 This #FocusFriday we're shining a spotlight on nursing assistant Festus. Festus received an education grant to study Advanced Phlebotomy at Levels 3 and 4. His motivation to work in this area stem from "a strong desire to be directly involved in improving patient experiences and outcomes”.
- 1/3 We had a wonderful afternoon yesterday showcasing the eight projects that were awarded funding to undertake QI projects. From enhancing accessibility and quality of care for pregnant women with an LD to tackling preventable patient safety issues, it was inspiring to see the breadth of projects.
- Reposted by RCN FoundationReally pleased to be speaking on a topic close to my heart with my fab colleague Sandi Dheensa, next March, at the BJN Conference 2026 - use the code on the flyer below to get a discount @rcnfoundation.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk
- 1/2 Earlier this year we announced funding from LV= would support a number of Quality Improvement (QI) Projects in nursing and midwifery. Eight projects across England, Scotland and Wales were awarded funding and we’re excited to host an event this afternoon (sponsored by LV=!).
- 1/2 Each year, nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers give up their Christmas and time with their family to care for others. Behind every birth, every recovery, every moment of care, stands a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker – and alongside them stands the RCN Foundation.
- 1/2 Lainie is a Hepatology Nurse Specialist. In her role she is part of a community team that organises and conducts Hepatitis C testing and treatment clinics to support the NHS England Hepatitis C elimination plan. In 2023 she received an education grant to study for a PhD. #FocusFridays
- 1/2 11% of the hardship grants we have awarded so far this year were to nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers who have experienced domestic violence. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone and support is available. bit.ly/3YVM4MN
- 1/2 Like so many others, Janice is too poorly to be at home this year, but the magic of Christmas hasn’t left her. She’ll be spending it surrounded by family and the nursing and healthcare staff that care for her, every day of the year. #bethedifference
- 1/2 Layla qualified as a midwife over 20 years ago and now works within research. She received a grant which supported her to undertake a course that taught her how to critique research and apply this to clinical scenarios. #FocusFriday
- In 2024 we supported over 700 individuals and organisations with grants for hardship, education and research totalling over one million pounds. As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we're proud of the impact we’ve made – and inspired by the work still to come. Read our impact report bit.ly/46j2lPa
