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Major refurbishment works have begun at a Southampton cardiac charity’s biggest asset, Rotary Heartbeat House, to create more accessible accommodation and communal space for families of cardiac patients. Rotary Heartbeat House is the home-from-home facility funded by cardiac charity Heartbeat located just three minutes from the University Hospital Southampton, providing vital accommodation for a small one off payment to cardiac patients and their families. Renovations officia

Southampton-based cardiac charity Heartbeat has raised an outstanding £15,000 before costs from its annual Golf Day fundraiser, held at the picturesque South Winchester Golf Club. The hugely successful event, proudly headline sponsored by Pangea Insurance, brought together supporters, local businesses and golf enthusiasts for a memorable day of competition, networking and fundraising on Wednesday 12 August. Pangea Insurance's generous support played a pivotal role in the succ

Southampton-based cardiac charity Heartbeat is delighted to welcome Eliza O’Reilly as its new Head of Fundraising. Bringing both professional expertise and a deeply personal connection to the charity, Eliza joins the team with a passion for helping Heartbeat continue its life-changing support for heart patients and their families. Bringing with her more than 17 years of charity sector experience Eliza has worked with a range of charities, including Young Lives vs Cancer, Help

A Dorset teenager who raised more than £6,000 for cardiac charity Heartbeat has been celebrated within her community for her incredible fundraising efforts after being named one of Christchurch Carnival’s 2026 Carnival Stars. Bella Brittan from Christchurch was recognised for her determination to give back to the charity which supported her after she underwent open heart surgery as a baby. Earlier this year, Bella took on an incredible challenge to raise money for Heartbeat,

An annual fundraising event organised by Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has raised £850 for Heartbeat, a Southampton-based cardiac charity. This latest fundraiser brings Morgan Sindall’s total donation to Heartbeat of £3,420 over two years, with two charity bike rides and a contribution towards Heartbeat’s annual walking fundraiser, Heart and Stroll. This year’s challenge saw the Morgan Sindall team take on both a cycle ride and a newly introduced hiking route,

Arthur and mum, Julia A printed 3D heart replica can influence and enhance patient care for the better. It allows surgeons to not only meticulously plan complex heart surgeries, but to do so based on each patient’s unique condition and circumstances. We were recently privileged to hear Julia speak honestly about what this remarkable model meant for her son, Arthur. Nothing demonstrates the restorative impact of such vital work more powerfully than hearing from someone it di

This August, our wonderful Cardiac Youth Workers, Becky and Kim, organised a truly memorable day at the beach for our young cardiac patients and their families. It was a day filled with sunshine, laughter, friendship, and the opportunity to create lasting memories together by the sea. The event was made even more special thanks to the incredible generosity of the Brittan family, who kindly lent us their beach hut for the day. The beach hut provided the perfect base for famili

Southampton-based cardiac charity Heartbeat has renewed its funding for a series of animated videos that help cardiac patients better understand the treatment they will receive before arriving at hospital. The “Explain My Procedure” video library was designed by medically trained experts and allows patients and their loved ones to revisit the information as often as needed before treatment. They are also available in Polish, helping to make the resources accessible to a wider

A Southampton-based charity has raised more than £4,500 in an all-day golf challenge. Cardiac charity Heartbeat received an incredible £4656.63 to help fund the renovation works at Heartbeat House – a home-from-home facility for the families of patients being treated at University Hospital Southampton. The money was raised during a mammoth golf-athon, which saw former Premier League striker James Beattie and former Soccer AM presenter Peter ‘Tubes’ take on 18 holes at 18 diff

Local cardiac charity, Heartbeat, is expanding its support for heart patients across the region by funding a new specialist role at the University Hospital Southampton. Rebecca Budge has joined the team as a Heart Failure Psychological Therapist, supporting cardiac patients aged 25 and over who are undergoing treatment in hospital. She will provide dedicated psychological care from the point of diagnosis, throughout each patient’s medical journey. The newly funded role aims t

A Hampshire mother-and-daughter duo have completed a four‑day adventure across Europe while raising money for Southampton‑based cardiac charity Heartbeat. Teresa and Adrienne took part in Monte Carlo or Bust Black Forest Gateau ‘banger’ Rally in a 2003 Fiat Punto – a car they bought for just £200 and decorated with hearts to highlight their Heartbeat fundraising mission. The rally, which began in Namur, Belgium and finished in Monte Carlo isn’t about speed. Instead, it’s a fu

Thousands of pounds have been raised for local cardiac charity Heartbeat after the hugely successful return of Heart & Stroll saw families, friends and supporters come together for a memorable day of fundraising and fun. An incredible £8,800 was raised as 244 participants took to Southampton Common on Sunday 28 June, enjoying a gentle 5k walk packed with surprises along the route, all while supporting Heartbeat's vital work for cardiac patients and their families across the s

A Dorset teen who underwent open heart surgery as a baby has biked and hiked over 30 miles to raise over £5,000 for cardiac charity Heartbeat and help others born with complex heart conditions. Bella Brittan from Christchurch cycled from her home to Lyndhurst before setting off on foot to the charity’s headquarters at Rotary Heartbeat House. Born with Tetralogy of Fallot – a condition caused by four structural abnormalities within the heart – Bella knows first-hand the impac

Professor Nick Curzen of University Hospital Southampton A Southampton-based cardiac charity has helped to fund a study that uses advanced AI heart scan technology to identify patients most at risk of dying or having a further heart attack after they have been treated for a heart attack. Heartbeat, in conjunction with two other research companies, have funded the PICNIC study of STEMI patients – a type of heart attack that occurs when a major artery feeding into the heart is

At Heartbeat, we’ve been lucky enough to get to know Jas and her family. Here’s her story: During her mother’s 20-week pregnancy scan, Jas was prenatally diagnosed with four complex heart conditions: 1. Congenitally corrected transposition 2. Dextrocardia with large outlet VSD 3. Pulmonary outflow tract obstruction due to accessory tissue attached to the aortic valve cusp 4. Intermittent episodes of second and third-degree AV block After receiving t

Two major corporate sponsors have been announced as a celebrity duo gets ready to take on an 18-hour golfing challenge in aid of Southampton cardiac charity Heartbeat. Peter Cooper Motor Group and Bizpedia are backing the ‘Beatts and Tubes’ golf challenge, which will see former Premier League striker James Beattie and ex-Soccer AM presenter Peter ‘Tubes’ Dale team up to take on 18 holes across 18 courses in just 18 hours, travelling between venues throughout Hampshire and Dor

A hugely successful fundraising event was held in Guernsey on the 9th May, bringing together supporters, local businesses, and members of the community for a memorable celebration filled with music, entertainment, and fundraising. The special event, organised by Rene Archer, featured a fantastic Frankie Valli Tribute Act which attracted many people to come together to enjoy an unforgettable atmosphere at the beautiful Cobo Bay Hotel. Guests were treated to live entertainment,

On 26 April, four incredible runners laced up their trainers and took on one of the world’s most iconic endurance event, the London Marathon, all in support of Heartbeat. Taking on the gruelling 26.2-mile course through the capital, Sam Scott, Charlotte Stone, Molly Moore and Kate McLaughlin each stepped up to the challenge with determination, passion and purpose. Every mile they ran was powered not only by stamina, but by deeply personal reasons for choosing to support Heart

A golf tournament held at Remedy Oak Golf Club in Wimborne has swung for success and raised £17,624 before costs for cardiac charity Heartbeat. The day saw 17 teams head out onto the greens to compete for the top spot with plenty of spring sunshine to keep spirits high. Lifting the trophy for first place at the end of the day was overall winner team Lee Peck Media, with Hobbs the Printers coming in at second place. An honourable third place went to Chris Ford’s Team. Sponsore