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Super fundraiser Sally in Olympic torch relay

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:26:00 +0100

A British Red Cross fundraiser from Bristol will see her voluntary work rewarded when she grabs the Olympic torch today.

West Africa: a further £120,000 to help people facing food crisis

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:25:00 +0100

We are sending another £120,000 to help people hit by drought in west Africa.

Support for flood warning evacuees

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:50:00 +0100

Volunteers are working round the clock to support residents evacuated from their homes after heavy rainfall.

Khalil Dale's friends and family issue statement

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:03:00 +0100

Khalil Dale’s friends and family have issued a statement

British Red Cross pays tribute to Khalil Dale

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:38:00 +0100

Sir Nicholas Young, British Red Cross chief executive, speaks about Khalil Dale

Kidnapped Red Cross worker murdered

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:03:00 +0100

The British Red Cross condemns the murder of ICRC staff member Khalil Dale

British Red Cross sends delegate to support life-saving work in Syria

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:21:00 +0100

British Red Cross delegate will work for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Damascus.

Tsunami survivor runs marathon to say thank you

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:37:00 +0100

Tsunami survivor Louise Harrand is running the London Marathon to thank the Red Cross for its help.

Red Cross support for survivors of Ivorian conflict

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:56:00 +0100

The Red Cross is helping refugees from the Ivory Coast conflict with a new livelihoods programme.

Queasy riders: biker gang get bespoke first aid course

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:52:00 +0100

We helped a group of bikers who needed some first aid training specially tailored to their fast-paced hobby.

Dial-a-ride service gives passengers a real lift

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:03:00 +0100

Hundreds of vulnerable residents are getting around more easily, thanks to our new dial-a-ride service.

Helping thousands of Syrians displaced by increased fighting

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:22:00 Z

In Syria, many people have fled their homes, leaving behind most of their belongings.

British Red Cross releases funds to support west Africa

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:40:00 Z

The British Red Cross has released £125,000 from its Disaster Fund to head off a looming disaster in the Sahel.

Volunteers on hand at two major emergencies

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:05:00 Z

Emergency responders help at a tragic house fire in Derby and an explosives alert in Cheltenham.

Volunteers called out after fatal flat explosion

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:05:00 Z

Volunteers responded yesterday after an explosion in a block of flats left 50 people stranded outside their homes.

Volunteers on hand to help dementia patients

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:34:00 Z

The British Red Cross has launched a new service offering support to people living with dementia and their carers.

British Red Cross launches West Africa Food Crisis Appeal

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:21:00 Z

The British Red Cross has launched its West Africa Food Crisis Appeal.

One year of helping across the Middle East and north Africa

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:56:00 Z

The Libya & Region Appeal is now closed. See how we helped across Egypt, Libya, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen since February 2011.

Recycle unwanted clothes at H&M for the Red Cross

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:56:00 Z

Between 12 and 18 March 2012 you can donate unwanted clothes to the Red Cross through selected H&M stores.

One year on: the Red Cross continues to help Japan recover

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:40:00 Z

A year after Japan was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami, the Red Cross is still helping survivors.

Volunteers teach first aid to Russian parents

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:33:00 Z

A group of mothers have enjoyed a tailor-made first aid course that could help their children in an emergency.

Syria: aid to reach the most vulnerable in Homs

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:16:00 Z

The International Committee of the Red Cross and Syrian Arab Red Crescent are today set to enter Homs.

British Red Cross launches Syria Crisis Appeal

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:16:00 Z

As violence continues to escalate in Syria, we are calling for more funds to support affected people.

Land Rover launches expedition from Birmingham to Beijing

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:49:00 Z

Land Rover hopes to raise £1m for the Red Cross by driving to Beijing in 50 days.

Thanks for our ‘pierwszej pomocy’ [first aid] course

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:53:00 Z

The Red Cross put on a bespoke first aid course to help Polish parents and their disabled children.

One year on: aftershocks of the New Zealand earthquake

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:10:00 Z

The Red Cross response to 2011's earthquake was swift, but recovery has been hampered by aftershocks.

British Red Cross ups aid to tackle worsening violence in Syria

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 Z

Aid is reaching people affected by violence in Syria, where the Red Cross is one of the few aid agencies working.

Turkey: Red Cross appeal helps rebuild lives

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:02:00 Z

Our Turkey Earthquake Appeal has now closed, but the £190,000 raised will continue to help survivors.

Red Cross distributes aid to Ugandan flood victims

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:46:00 Z

The Red Cross is distributing household items to 4,000 families recovering from floods and landslides.

Red Cross helps people affected by Mozambique floods

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:49:00 Z

The British Red Cross is supporting the Mozambique Red Cross after tropical storm Dando caused widespread flooding.

Volunteers wrap up for freezing mission of mercy

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:48:00 Z

Our volunteers brave the cold to visit the most vulnerable – who are often cold and distressed – and ensure they’re safe.

Red Cross responds to severe weather disruption

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:58:00 Z

Emergency teams are responding throughout the UK as severe weather affects many parts of the country.

Volunteers provide help after firearms incident

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52:00 Z

Volunteers set up a rest centre yesterday after residents in Lincolnshire were caught up in a firearms incident.

Vulnerable older residents get ‘hug in a box’

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:03:00 Z

Despite the cold, older residents in Bolton will still be snug after we deliver winter packs to their homes.

Winter brings fresh hardship for people in Syria

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:15:00 Z

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement continues to help people as the situation in Syria deteriorates.

First aid training for homeless people

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:58:00 Z

Life can be dangerous on the streets – that’s why we’re running courses designed to help this vulnerable group.

First aid dynamos who are always ready to respond

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:33:00 Z

A team of ‘first responders’ – who help paramedics react to emergencies – have just celebrated their 3,000th call-out.

East Africa six months on: how we are helping

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:58:00 Z

Your donations have helped the Red Cross provide relief to hundreds of thousands of malnourished people.

Haiti - shelter provision must speed up

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:34:00 Z

With many thousands of Haitians still living in camps, support must focus on housing, says the Red Cross.

Early hours help with the ‘booze bus’

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:55:00 Z

With all that booze and squabbling, nights on the town can be pretty hazardous – so hurrah for the Red Cross.

Two years on, the Red Cross is helping to empower Haitians

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:29:00 Z

Two years after Haiti’s devastating earthquake, the Red Cross is still helping Haitians recover.

Resourceful volunteers react to wind chaos

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:20:00 Z

As fierce winds hit Scotland, volunteers came across two serious incidents in the space of a few minutes.

MBEs for three Red Cross volunteers

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:57:00 Z

The Queen has awarded MBEs to three British Red Cross volunteers with a combined total of 146 years' service.

More resilient communities after Cyclone Aila

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:47:00 Z

The Bangladesh Red Crescent has helped more than 1,000 families recover since Cyclone Aila hit in 2009.

British Red Cross sends funds to the Philippines

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:45:00 Z

The British Red Cross has released £140,000 from its Disaster Fund following typhoon Washi.

Volunteers to help those with too much festive spirit

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:20:00 Z

Red Cross volunteers will provide first aid to Christmas revellers on Friday and Saturday nights.

Emergency volunteers tackle Scottish storms

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:58:00 Z

Volunteers braved the elements in Scotland over the weekend to help scores of vulnerable people.

Extreme weather spoiled Christmas 2010 for many, but you can be prepared this year

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:32:00 Z

Severe winter weather spoiled last Christmas for almost half the UK, according to our new survey.

Volunteers respond to Exmouth blaze

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:57:00 Z

On Saturday, emergency response volunteers helped six families displaced by a serious house fire.

British Red Cross launches free first aid app

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:03:00 Z

Have first aid at your fingertips with the launch of the Red Cross’ new mobile app.