Your web browser is outdated and may be insecure

The RCN recommends using an updated browser such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome

yarns infographic

YARNS study

The RCN Foundation funded a study to review and inform the development of age-appropriate support and rehabilitation for young adults experiencing stroke.

Mediterranean food

Interactive app for nurses

Thanks to our £20,000 grant, nurses can now download a free app to help identify trigger points during their working shifts when they are most likely to make unhealthy eating choices


open book library

Nursing through time: school resource

In 2015, the RCN Foundation funded £30,000 to the RCN to produce a printed educational resource called ‘Nursing through time’ aimed at Key Stage 3 students (11-14yrs). This resource was also publised online and is free for schools to download.

student nurses in bangladesh

Supporting the Impact Foundation in Bangladesh

In 2016, in partnership with the RCN President’s Charity, the RCN Foundation awarded a grant to the Impact Foundation to support the training of two student nurses in Bangladesh. 

Image Library project funded

Library and Heritage Centre

The Foundation funded the redevelopment of the RCN Library and Heritage centre in 2012 for the benefit of the nursing community and the general public.



nurse handing in pen to patient

Community nursing in Scotland

Our £20,000 grant funded an online resource which documented the working lives of the Queen’s Nurses from across Scotland.