Charity AEDdonate is looking to team up with schools, communities, parish councils and clubs to raise funds to place defibrillators (AEDs) within them.

In the UK just 8.6% of people who have a cardiac arrest outside of hospitals are saved in time because there are not enough AEDs out there.

A spokesman for the charity said: “Other countries such as Holland 21% and Norway 25% are way ahead of us. As cardiac arrest is the UK’s biggest killer AEDdonate is on a mission to increase the UK survival rate.”

The charity arranges raffle prizes — vouchers from local businesses — that would generate income for the campaign, online personal challenges that people can take part in and more than 3,000 online retailers who pay commission if people follow a link on a personalised fundraising website.

AEDEdonate is also looking for support from local organisations, councillors and MPs.

Kevin Turner, on behalf of the charity, said: “It is essential we place as many AEDs as possible out there and with the help of local communities we can do this.

“The existing fundraising activities means that people can fundraise by spending as they normally do on a daily basis, from buying groceries from Asda to getting their hair cut.

“The campaigns get paid a small percentage and it all goes to the specific local campaign.

“We also support each campaign by providing a pack including posters, collection tub and loads of support.”

To take part, call AEDdonate on 01785 472224 or email Kevin Turner [email protected]