Support your local CFR group

Support your local CFR group by donating to their JustGiving page.

Two community first responders walking down a path holding bags. Text reads: supported by the EEAST Charity.

Community first responders (CFRs) are highly trained volunteers across the east of England who respond to life-threatening 999 medical calls in their own communities.

Because they live locally, CFRs are often first on scene delivering vital, life-saving care until an ambulance arrives. Their work saves lives, reduces pressure on ambulances crews, and strengthens community resilience particularly in rural areas.

CFRs in your community:

are trained and directly dispatched by EEAST
live locally, enabling a rapid response
attend life-threatening emergencies
volunteer flexibly alongside work and family life, day or night
provide falls response (if they have received the additional training), reducing avoidable ambulance dispatch to non- injury falls
deliver free CPR and defibrillator awareness at community events through EEAST Heart
fundraise for extra equipment, training aids, additional uniforms and more.

Find out more about CFRs.

Your generosity enables CFRs to respond quickly, save lives and continue supporting communities when they are needed most.

You can choose for your donation to help support all CFRs across the east of England, or a specific county of your choice.

Funds raised directly support:

additional training days
volunteer recognition
essential equipment and resources.

Donate via our main Just Giving page and clearly state your preference in the message box. For example 'Essex CFRs' or 'All CFRs', to ensure your donation is directed accordingly.

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We are deeply grateful to:

Patients and families whose lives have been touched by CFRs and choose to support these incredible local heroes
Those who have chosen to donate in memory of a loved one after the support of the volunteers, to support at this difficult time means so much.

If you are interested in providing sponsor support, choosing the charity as your Charity of the Year, or supporting another initiative, please get in touch at charity@eastamb.nhs.uk.

Looking to support your local CFR group

Area	CFR group JustGiving page
Aylsham	Aylsham JustGiving page
Benfleet	Benfleet JustGiving page
Berkhamsted and District	Berkhamsted and District JustGiving page
Biggleswade, Potton and Sandy	Biggleswade, Potton and Sandy JustGiving page
Braintree	Braintree JustGiving page
Broadland	Broadland JustGiving page
Buntingford	Buntingford JustGiving page
Canvey Island	Canvey Island JustGiving page
Clacton and St Osyth	Clacton and St Osyth JustGiving page
Colchester	Colchester JustGiving page
Dereham and surrounding areas	Dereham JustGiving page
Dersingham	Dersingham JustGiving page
Downham Market	Downham Market JustGiving page
Ellingham	Ellingham JustGiving page
Flitwick, Ampthill and Wixams	Flitwick, Ampthill and Wixams JustGiving page
Harpenden	Harpenden JustGiving page
Haverhill	Haverhill JustGiving page
Henlow	Henlow JustGiving page
Hertford and Ware	Hertford and Ware JustGiving page
Histon and Milton	Histon and Milton JustGiving page
Hunstanton and Heacham	Hunstanton and Heacham JustGiving page
Kesgrave	Kesgrave JustGiving page
Leighton Buzzard	Leighton Buzzard JustGiving page
Loddon and Chedgrave	Loddon and Chedgrave JustGiving page
Luton	Luton JustGiving page
Manea	Manea JustGiving page
Manningtree	Manningtree JustGiving page
Mepal and Sutton	Mepal and Sutton JustGiving page
Mordens	Mordens JustGiving page
Nayland	Nayland JustGiving page
Newmarket	Newmarket JustGiving page
Redbourn	Redbourn JustGiving page
Saffron Walden	Saffron Walden JustGiving page
Sawston and Shelford	Sawston and Shelford JustGiving page
Sheringham and Cromer	Sheringham Jand Cromer JustGiving page
St Albans	St Albans JustGiving page
St Neots	St Neots JustGiving page
Stutton and Holbrook	Stutton & Holbrook JustGiving page
Thaxted CFR	Thaxted CFR JustGiving page
Wayland	Wayland JustGiving page
Welwyn and Hatfield	Welwyn and Hatfield JustGiving page
West Norfolk	West Norfolk JustGiving page
Wickham Market	Wickham Market JustGiving page
Witham	Witham JustGiving page
Writtle	Writtle JustGiving page
Wroxham, Hoveton, Rackheath & Horstead	Wroxham, Hoveton, Rackheath & Horstead JustGiving page

Support the regional community response cars

Donate now to help keep a community response car on the road, ensuring it can reach emergencies in rural areas when it matters most, support falls patients at critical moments, mentor new starters, and save lives.

Equipped with specialist equipment and operated by trained volunteer CFRs, these cars provide essential life-saving care to the community.

Your generosity will help fund:

running and support costs for community response volunteer cars
medical equipment and supplies
volunteer training, support, and mentoring
community outreach and awareness.

Area	Regional community response cars JustGiving page
West Norfolk	West Norfolk regional community response car JustGiving page
East Suffolk	East Suffolk regional community response car JustGiving page
Cambridgeshire	Cambridgeshire regional community response car JustGiving page
Bedfordshire	Bedfordshire regional community response car JustGiving page
South Essex	South Essex regional community response car JustGiving page
North Essex	North Essex regional community response car JustGiving page
West Essex	West Essex regional community response car JustGiving page