Hardship grants
Hardship grants are one-off payments of up to £500, depending on your circumstances and the number of applications we receive.
Our grants
The RCN Foundation are here to help.
Education grants
Apply for a professional development or student grant
Research & practice development grants
We invest in the nursing and midwifery professions and improve patient care.
Meet the nurses we support
We recently provided a hardship grant to Lily, a single mother and qualified nurse who was made homeless by her landlord. Hear Lily's story, in her own words:
How you can support us
The nursing and midwifery community needs your support now more than ever. Your generosity will help us care for those who care for us at a time when the nursing and midwifery community need us most.
Make a donation
Donate online and support nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers facing financial hardship
Leave a gift in your Will
And support nursing and midwifery teams for generations
Fundraise for us
Recent news and events from the RCN Foundation
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Our annual Spring education and career development grants are now open
Thinking of applying for an education grant? We have six to choose from. Applications close at 5pm on 31 May 2024.
Our strategy
Our strategy for 2024-28. Ignite, Inspire, Aspire: Our Vision to Transform Lives
This is what a nurse looks like!
AviateHer have created a badge exclusively for nurses, with proceeds being donated to the RCN Foundation!