We Are
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.
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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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
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.
Latest News
Tom Fletcher and the crew from Formby Wanderers FC proudly received their new defibrillator and certificates after training, just in time for the 2025/26 football season!
A special thank you as ever to Jamie Carragher, 23 foundation and CF Merseyside for working in partnership with the OKF to make sure we reach our goal.
Together, we’re on a mission to make defibrillators as accessible and common as fire extinguishers in every football club, gym, and public space.
⚽ 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. 💪
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.
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.
