The RCN Foundation is an independent charity whose purpose is to support and strengthen nursing and midwifery, to improve the health and wellbeing of the public. We do this by providing grants for hardship, education and research.
Who we are
As a UK based charity, we are here for every current and former nurse, midwife and healthcare support worker, as well as students and nursing associates.
We support individual members of the nursing and midwifery team by providing grants to those who are facing hardship, or to those who want to enhance their skills and develop their practice.
We invest in the professions by funding nursing and midwifery-led projects; and champion nursing by supporting projects that raise the profile of the professions and highlight the contribution that nursing and midwifery makes to improving the nation’s health.
Our mission
Founded in 2010, we are incredible proud of the impact we have made within nursing and midwifery. Learn more about our story and our impact.
We are committed to supporting and strengthening nursing and midwifery to improve the health and wellbeing of the public. Read more about our purpose and values.
At the RCN Foundation, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving our mission and maximising our impact. Read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
RCN Group
Whilst we’re part of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Group, we are not linked to any trade union activity, and you do not need to be an RCN member to receive our support.
The team
Find out more about the team at the RCN Foundation and our Governance.