In 2025 Cardiomyopathy UK will start funding research into cardiomyopathy.
For over 30 years we have supported people affected by cardiomyopathy to ensure they get the care and treatment they need. We will never stop this vital work. But we’re ready to take a more active role in creating a future where everyone with cardiomyopathy can live a long and fulfilling life. So we’re very excited to announce that we will be funding our own research from next year.
Our approach
We will award small grants for researchers to test new ideas that could help them attract further investment from other sources. And we hope to invest in a future leader in cardiomyopathy research by co-funding a doctoral fellowship with the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR).
The projects we fund will directly address the research priorities identified through our Priority Setting Partnership with the James Lind Alliance. We asked people affected by cardiomyopathy and healthcare professionals to take part in this robust and well-established process so we can focus on the most meaningful and impactful research for our community.
Our goal is to fund groundbreaking research that will advance our understanding of cardiomyopathy, improve diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately make life better for those affected.
The role of charities
Charities play a vital role in medical research by focusing on the needs of our communities and filling gaps in areas that may be overlooked by government or private sector funding. Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) member charities are a major contributor to UK medical research, spending £1.7billion in 2023. We’re working towards becoming a full member of the AMRC so we can maximise the impact of our research work.
Supporting cardiomyopathy research
If you’d like to help us fund cutting-edge research into cardiomyopathy, you can donate online here.
Keep updated on the latest research news and find out about opportunities to get involved in cardiomyopathy research by subscribing to our research network newsletter.
If you’re a cardiomyopathy researcher, find out more on our for researchers page.
“The time is right for Cardiomyopathy UK to take this important step forward, extending our existing research activities into grant-making. We will invest in new ideas and promising researchers to accelerate progress towards a better life for people affected by cardiomyopathy, both now and in generations to come.”
Katharine McIntosh, Head of Research and Policy at Cardiomyopathy UK