Hardship grants
Hardship grants are one-off payments of up to £500, delivered alongside a holistic signposting service to support you through life’s unexpected challenges
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The RCN Foundation is an independent charity and we are not linked to any trade union activity. Our purpose is to support and strengthen nursing and midwifery to improve the health and wellbeing of the public. We do this by:
We 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:
The RCN Foundation are here to help.
Hardship grants are one-off payments of up to £500, delivered alongside a holistic signposting service to support you through life’s unexpected challenges
Apply for a professional development or student grant.
We invest in the nursing and midwifery professions and improve patient care.
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.
Donate online and support nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers facing financial hardship
And support nursing and midwifery teams for generations
There are endless ways to fundraise and support nursing and midwifery professionals across the UK. However you’d like to fundraise, we'll support you all the way
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RCN Foundation Spring education grants are now open, with funding ranging from £500-£1,600. Applications close at 5pm on 12 May 2025.
Our annual Impact Awards showcase the best and brightest that nursing and midwifery have to offer. We’ve profiled each of our exceptional award winners – read on to learn more about them
Their donation will fund events and grants including establishing a quality improvement grant for nursing and midwifery professionals
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