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. For courses or modules starting between 1 January - 31 December 2025.
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
Organise a bake sale, organise a charity event, or even run a marathon – there are endless ways to fundraise and support the nursing and midwifery family. However you’d like to fundraise, we'll support you all the way
Recent news and events from the RCN Foundation
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The Michelle Cox RCN Foundation Anti-Racism Award opens for its second year
The annual award will fund a nurse or midwifery-led project which aims to oppose racism and promote racial equality within nursing and midwifery.
RCN Foundation Annual Lecture
Join us on 22 October for an evening of thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities. This event aims to shed light on the economic impact that RNLDs have on the individuals with lived experience they care for.
RCN Foundation becomes a signatory to the Funder Commitment on Climate Change
RCN Foundation makes a significant step in commitment to tackling climate change by signing up to the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.