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The Oliver King Foundation

At the Oliver King Foundation, we believe that heart health goes beyond awareness — it’s about action. One of the most powerful ways to save a life during a cardiac emergency is through CPR training, and we are proud to offer comprehensive, life-saving courses to individuals, schools, and organisations.

Numbers That Matter

At the Oliver King Foundation, we measure success not just in words, but in the lives we've touched and the change we've created. Through our work, we’ve made an undeniable impact on communities across the region.

These numbers represent more than statistics; they reflect the difference we are making every day in keeping communities safer and more prepared for sudden cardiac emergencies.

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About Us

Oliver King was a 12-year-old boy who attended King David High School in Liverpool, whilst winning a swimming race in a PE lesson he tragically suffered a sudden cardiac arrest due to a condition known as Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS).

This condition kills 12 young people under the age of 35 every single week in the UK. Sadly there was no lifesaving defibrillator on hand, and for every minute that passed his chances of survival dropped significantly

Heart health/ impact of CPR knowledge

At the Oliver King Foundation, we believe that heart health goes beyond awareness — it’s about action. One of the most powerful ways to save a life during a cardiac emergency is through CPR training, and we are proud to offer comprehensive, life-saving courses to individuals, schools, and organisations.

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Charity Football Match 2025

⚽ Charity Match – Saturday 16th August ⚽


A defibrillator at Old Xaverians FC, provided by the Oliver King Foundation, saved one of their teammate’s lives. ‘’ We will be ever grateful for the defibrillator at the side of the pitch that saved his precious life’’ 💙💙


📍 SFX, Woolton Hill Road L25 6EG

🕒 12:30pm


Let’s make a difference together. 💪

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Charity Golf Day 2025

What an amazing day at our Charity Golf Day 2025 at Formby Hall on 18th July! 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

We’re thrilled to announce that we raised an incredible £8,300 in support of the Oliver King Foundation! 💙

A huge thank you to all our amazing sponsors and players — your generosity and support help us continue our vital work, saving lives and raising awareness through defibrillator access and training

Here's to making a difference, one swing at a time! 🙌

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Testimonials

I am a step mum to a beautiful 10 year old boy Shaun, on 9th January 2018 at 1.20pm he suffered a cardiac arrest, and the response from his school was lifesaving!! They recognised straight away what was happening and what they needed to do, two members of staff started CPR and within seconds another had got the defibrillator next to them and it was on Shaun. Now the defibrillator told them not to shock him but thanks to the work you do, they knew exactly what to do and because of that they saved Shaun’s life.

We will never be able to thank them for not just saving Shaun’s life but for also saving Shaun’s quality of life. We also wanted to thank you for everything you do to raise awareness of this because thanks to you the school knew and understood what to do.

Sarah

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The Bobby Colleran Trust
TGC
Nivea Men
NPK Media
Charity Commission For England and Wales
Liverpool City Council
North West Stars
Primary First Aid
Rainbow Resitoration

4 minutes is all it takes to save a life

Our mission is driven by Oliver’s legacy — a legacy of hope, action, and life-saving change. By sharing Oliver’s story, we aim to inspire others to prioritize heart health, while honouring his memory by ensuring that no one else has to suffer from the same preventable tragedy.

Every contribution, every training session, and every defibrillator installation brings us closer to our goal of saving lives and preventing future heart-related tragedies.

Make a Lifesaving Donation Today!

Every donation, no matter the size, is a step toward creating a safer, healthier future. We deeply appreciate your support in helping us continue our mission to save lives and honour Oliver’s legacy. Together, we can make sure that no one has to face a cardiac emergency without the right tools, training, and support.

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