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Ukraine: Could you survive in no-man’s-land aged 80?

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:24:03 +0000

Conflict has made life hard for everyone in eastern Ukraine, but some suffer more than most. The Red Cross is bringing vital supplies, but things are grim for older people such as Valentina. On the International Day of Older Persons, see how she survives medicine shortages, power cuts and constant shelling. Kominternove is a small […]

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The refugee doctor who can’t wait to help you

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:04:00 +0000

Amir was living a happy and ordinary life in Sudan. He was married with children and had a good job. But a few years ago, he was forced to flee after being tortured, stabbed and left for dead. Amir Ali Bob lives in the UK with his wife Wegdan and their five children, aged 5 […]

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The man who’s putting himself in a refugee’s shoes

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:46:19 +0000

Think your commute’s a bit rough? Well, David has given up trains and buses and now walks the 12-mile journey home after work. But it’s not in protest of public transport – it’s all to raise money for refugees. David Farrow has a busy, demanding job. For the last four years, he has been […]

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Shoreham air disaster seen through the eyes of our volunteers

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:12:44 +0000

The British Red Cross is a familiar sight at the scene of emergencies and major incidents in the UK, and in the case of the Shoreham Airshow disaster we were there right from the start. One month after the worst UK airshow accident in 63 years, the Red Cross is continuing to support those affected […]

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Humans of Syria

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:57:58 +0000

The refugee crisis isn’t about statistics, speeches or politicians – it’s about real people fleeing violence and poverty. Meet six Syrians on the road in Europe. Hear what they’ve survived, and their hopes for the future. Help others like them by giving to the Syria Crisis Appeal or Europe Refugee Crisis Appeal. Four year old […]

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Ebola crisis: Exhausted but not defeated

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:05:42 +0000

“Ebola was an unknown disease for Sierra Leoneans. When it came to our country, people didn’t believe it was Ebola.” Abu Bakarr Tarawallie cuts the look of a weary man. It would be an understatement to say that the last 18 months have been challenging for him and his Sierra Leone Red Cross colleagues. Please […]

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A muddy marvellous idea…

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 08:54:18 +0000

Good luck to everyone tackling the South London Tough Mudder event this weekend. As you’re slipping and sliding through the obstacle course, you can be sure that a very special team of people have got your back… Each year, Red Cross volunteers help out at Tough Mudder events throughout the UK. Last year in Hampshire, for example, 20,000 people […]

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Top actors swap Macbeth for Madonna, and help refugees

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:33:35 +0000

This week classically trained actors have been giving cheesey pop songs the Shakespeare treatment – the results are jaw-droppingly silly. And now these bonkers videos are raising vital money for refugees. It all started with actor David Fynn – who’s appeared in Game of Thrones and Sherlock, as well as American TV show Undateable. Using […]

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The student who fought Ebola fear with facts and plantain

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:36:27 +0000

When Rachel went to Liberia last year, she watched as Ebola spread across the country. Back in the UK, she knew she had to do something to help all the friends she had made there. While student Rachel Ayrton was in Liberia last year, she saw cases of Ebola crop up around the country. She […]

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Art from the past: the refugees who hid on mountain tops

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:10:33 +0000

Every month, we dust off a piece of art from the British Red Cross collection to give it the attention it deserves. When thousands of Kurdish refugees fled the terrible scenes of the first Gulf War, the UK public gave money in their millions. Today, there are a record number of refugees in the […]

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Partnership raises £2 million in donations

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:50:43 +0000

The Freemasons’ Grand Charity has supported our work for more than 30 years – and now their donations have reached a fantastic £2 million.

Lib Dem leader speaks out on refugees’ ‘death-defying’ journeys

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:50:43 +0000

New Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has met refugees given life-changing help by the British Red Cross.

Red Cross helps refugees in Croatia

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:50:43 +0000

The Red Cross is helping thousands of refugees who have arrived in Croatia over the last 24 hours.

Helpline launched for people who want to support refugees

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:00:07 +0000

We have launched a helpline to answer people's questions on how they can support refugees.

New volunteers needed to support people returning from hospital

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:40:49 +0000

Swindon woman backs British Red Cross appeal for new volunteers after receiving support when she returned home from hospital

British Red Cross urges Westminster to stop the cuts

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:40:49 +0000

Red Cross warns UK government that plans to cut financial support for refused asylum seekers will force many into destitution.

First aid volunteer pops the question at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:40:49 +0000

Volunteering is known to be good for your self-esteem, CV and health. Two Bristol volunteers have proved it can also be good for your love-life.

Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement scales up response to Myanmar flooding

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:40:49 +0000

Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement scales up response to Myanmar flooding

British Red Cross launches urgent appeal for Europe refugee crisis

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:40:49 +0000

The British Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal as the refugee crisis in Europe continues to escalate.

Drastic cuts to asylum support will plunge families deeper into poverty warn UK charities

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:25:16 +0000

The Home Office’s drastic cuts to asylum support will plunge families deeper into poverty warn UK charities

Canon partners with British Red Cross for young person's photography competition

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:02:44 +0000

Canon has partnered with the British Red Cross for this year's Humanitarian Citizenship Awards photography competition.

Our response to media coverage

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:33:18 +0000

Read our response to media coverage this week about charity fundraising practice.

Migrants injured after desperate night in Eurotunnel

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:15:15 +0000

A group of migrants arrived in Kent yesterday, after a harrowing journey through the Eurotunnel.

What can you say to a mass-shooting survivor?

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:15:15 +0000

Chris helped people get through harrowing moments after last month’s Tunisia shootings.

British Red Cross and Co-operative Group join forces to help tackle social isolation

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:15:15 +0000

Ground-breaking partnership set to tackle social isolation and loneliness.

British Red Cross supports people recovered in Greater Manchester raid

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:15:15 +0000

We provided support to women and children after a human trafficking raid by Greater Manchester Police.

Musician caught up in Tunisia attack releases charity single

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:15:15 +0000

Somewhere Over the Rainbow will raise money for the Red Cross

Volunteer raced to help Tunisia attack victims

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:15:15 +0000

"We didn't know how many people injured, how many had died."

Support line launched for Britons after Tunisia attacks

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:22:34 +0000

The British Red Cross has launched a support line to help those affected by the violent attack at a tourist resort in Tunisia.

"I used tablecloths to treat wounded in Tunisia"

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:16:08 +0000

As we launch a helpline for people affected by the attacker, holidaymaker Brian reveals how he helped victims

Rush to help survivors after Tunisia attack

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:43:01 +0000

Specially trained volunteers are in Tunisia helping British nationals after an attack that killed dozens of people.

British Red Cross launches support line for Britons affected by Tunisia attacks

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 14:50:32 +0000

Following the violent attack in Tunisia on Friday, we have launched a support line to help those affected.

Honorary OBE for British Red Cross first aid expert

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 14:50:32 +0000

Joe Mulligan, Head of first aid at the British Red Cross awarded OBE

Legal aid cuts are leaving women and children in danger

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:29:02 +0000

A lack of legal support is keeping refugees from their families – and leaving people in dangerous conditions.

Volunteers provide support as Tunisia victims are repatriated

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:29:02 +0000

British Red Cross volunteers will provide emotional support to families as their loved ones’ bodies are repatriated from Tunisia to the UK.

British Red Cross supporting lorry drivers stuck after Eurotunnel strikes

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:29:02 +0000

We've been providing food and water to lorry drivers stuck on the M20.

Historic Land Rover to raise cash for Red Cross

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:29:02 +0000

We've helped a record-breaking motor roll off the production line.

British Red Cross deploys mass sanitation kit to Nepal from international warehouse in Warmley

Mon, 11 May 2015 15:27:22 +0000

The British Red Cross is deploying sanitation kit to Nepal from its international warehouse in Warmley.

Volunteers needed for project to improve health and wellbeing of people in Torbay

Mon, 11 May 2015 15:27:22 +0000

The British Red Cross is building a team of volunteers to support isolated people in Torbay.

British Red Cross launches expanded service to help people remain independent at home

Mon, 11 May 2015 15:27:22 +0000

The British Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help people in Portsmouth.

James McAvoy and Victoria Wood join celebrities to support Nepal Shop Drop

Fri, 01 May 2015 17:43:24 +0000

Celebrities are rallying around to support our Nepal Shop Drop – which raises vital money for those affected by the earthquake, just by donating unwanted clothes.

New government - now we need new policies

Fri, 01 May 2015 17:43:24 +0000

Now the votes have been counted, the British Red Cross is reaching out to the new MPs to help people in the UK.

Red Cross sends health team to help Nepal earthquake survivors

Fri, 01 May 2015 17:43:24 +0000

The British Red Cross has sent public-health aid workers and equipment to help thousands of people in Nepal.

British Red Cross sends aid workers to Nepal as supplies arrive in Kathmandu

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:50:32 +0000

British Red Cross sends aid workers to Nepal as supplies arrive in Kathmandu

British Red Cross launches Nepal relief operation

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:41:15 +0000

British Red Cross launches Nepal relief operation

British Red Cross launches Nepal Earthquake appeal

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:24:00 +0000

British Red Cross launches Nepal Earthquake appeal

Health and social care must use 'a common language' to help people stay independent

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:47:57 +0000

As the political parties set out their plans for health and social care, the British Red Cross is calling for the NHS and local authorities to use the same language.

British Red Cross team sent to support Britons forced to flee Yemen as fighting rages

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:35:34 +0000

Specially trained psychosocial support volunteers sent to Djibouti to assist British nationals who have fled fierce fighting in Yemen.

Brits say “Ebola doctors are heroes, but keep away from me”

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:21:27 +0000

Most UK adults would avoid doctors and nurses who have recently been battling Ebola virus.

British Red Cross launches Yemen Crisis appeal in response to ‘desperate’ situation

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 11:48:03 +0000

British Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal in response to the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen.

British Red Cross presents J.K. Rowling with Humanitarian Award

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:38:44 +0000

The British Red Cross has today (Tuesday 10 March 2015) awarded J.K. Rowling its prestigious Humanity Award.

Millions in need of food, thousands homeless and hundreds dead: Yemen is one of the biggest crises in the world today

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:30:04 +0000

Yemen is rapidly descending into further disaster with a shortage of emergency medical supplies

World Water Day Dirty water kills more children than war now is the time to act

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:52:38 +0000

Funding for sanitation projects is lagging behind and this World Water Day the British Red Cross says it’s time to get the balance right.

Vanuatu volunteers support those around them in aftermath of Cyclone Pam

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:08:59 +0000

Red Cross volunteers who have lost everything, continue to support those around them in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam

Red Cross relief teams attempt to reach remote islands affected by Cyclone Pam

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:12:24 +0000

Red Cross relief teams attempt to reach remote islands affected by Cyclone Pam

Government grant funds new Red Cross schemes to help ease pressure on hospitals

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:04:07 +0000

The government has today announced £1.2m in additional funding to further support A&E departments during the busy winter months.

Top TV stars donate to British Red Cross shops in support of Clean Start Appeal

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:57:03 +0000

Actresses Sheila Hancock and Victoria Wood make donations to the Red Cross' 'Clean Start' appeal

New help for Ukraine as violence worsens

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:37:52 +0000

The British Red Cross is set to give £100,000 to help people caught up in fighting in eastern Ukraine

Screen legends clean out their cupboards to boost water appeal

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:37:52 +0000

Sheila Hancock and Victoria Wood have made unique donations to the British Red Cross Clean Start Appeal.

Urgent call for funds to respond to severe winter conditions in Syria and Iraq

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:57:33 +0000

British Red Cross urgent call for funds to respond to severe winter conditions in Syria and Iraq

British Red Cross to launch new support at home services in Leicester and Rutland thanks to grant

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:26:01 +0000

British Red Cross to launch new support at home services in Leicester and Rutland thanks to £350k grant

British Red Cross launches Clean Start Appeal

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:49:14 +0000

The UK government will match public donations, and the sale of donated stock to Red Cross shops, from January 4 to April 3

Red Cross teams tackle weekend weather crisis

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:27:04 +0000

Red Cross teams tackle weekend weather crisis

British Red Cross community led project rebuilds neighbourhood from the rubble

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:23:23 +0000

5th anniversary of Haiti’s devastating earthquake marked on 12 January

Red Cross helps after huge earthquake in Chile