WHO WE ARE
Heartbeat is the North West’s leading cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation charity, providing supervised exercise programmes for over 1,000 people every single week.
We are an independent charity based in Preston and working in the surrounding areas delivering; specialised exercise programmes, clinical testing, nutrition, lifestyle and well-being support for people across Lancashire.
Our bespoke cardiac centre is based at Preston North End Football club, and we run our programme at other centres in Penwortham, Leyland, Garstang, Chorley, Blackpool, Kirkham, Burscough, Lytham and St Anne’s.
Heartbeat has supported heart patients and those at risk since 1978. Today, our programmes support local people with heart, lung and vascular conditions or those at high risk.
Our exercise programme helps people to live healthier and longer lives with their families and loved ones.
Every year, Heartbeat must raise £1 million to continue delivering vital services and support for people across Preston and Lancashire.
Our Aim
To create a healthier North West by ensuring equitable access to prevention, rehabilitation and long-term wellbeing support for individuals with cardiac, vascular and pulmonary conditions.
Our Mission
Supporting people in the North West of England to live longer, healthier lives with their loved ones.
Our Vision
To enhance the heart, vascular and pulmonary health of every person in the North West of England, now and into the future.
Empowering individuals to become the best version of themselves.
“I am so grateful for the work your team did in helping me to tackle my obesity through the gym at Pond House and at Deepdale. Jackie Julia and Carl were really great. I’m now swimming 3 times per week and have never been so fit!”
“A great service for the people of Lancashireproviding superb care and health initiative s to prevent reoccurren ce of heart issues and support for early interventi on and life saving. Funded by donations and fund raising”
“I went for my induction in the gym and really enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly and made you feel at ease. Looking forward to going again on Monday.”
“Always a pleasure to visit Heartbeat. I did learn however I’m not as fit as I thought!”
“Great charity run by top people doing very good work for the community”
MORE THAN JUST EXERCISE – SUPPORTING EVERY HEARTBEAT
Every year, Heartbeat supports hundreds of people across Lancashire living with the devastating effects of cardiovascular disease. Our medically led testing and cardiac exercise programmes are at the core of what we do – but we are so much more than exercise.
At Heartbeat, we believe in looking after both hearts and minds. Alongside our rehabilitation programmes, we offer:
– A Heartbeat Choir that lifts spirits and builds friendships
– Our own allotment, where members grow together in more ways than one
– A welcoming chess club that challenges the mind and combats isolation
– Monthly educational themes to help people live healthier, longer lives
We are here to tackle not just cardiovascular disease, but also the loneliness and isolation that so often come with it. If you would like to help us keep hearts beating, please click the JustGiving button below to make a donation!
