British Red Cross
The British Red Cross is a UK based charity that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They are part of a global voluntary network, which respond to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. Having a steady and reliable income is essential for rapid response, and means they can reach people with vital aid when they need it most.
Give a Regular Monthly Donation to the British Red Cross
- £3 a month for a year could buy food parcels to feed 120 people caught up in a natural disaster
- £5 a month for a year could buy 36 family size mosquito nets
- £10 a month for a year could train twelve people in lifesaving first aid skills
Most Popular Ways to Help
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British Red Cross Regular Donation
from £3.00 a month
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Red Cross Pakistan Floods Appeal
from just £5.00
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Haiti Earthquake Appeal
from just £20.00
Featured Donations from British Red Cross
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British Red Cross Regular Donation
...read moreTo many people who are poor, starving and suffering throughout the world, the Red Cross offers the only real chance of hope. They are often we are the only humanitarian organisation able to get ...
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Red Cross Pakistan Floods Appeal
...read moreMonsoon rains have caused extensive flash flooding throughout Pakistan, killing more than a thousand people and causing widespread damage. Around 2.5 million people have been affected, and the r...
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Haiti Earthquake Appeal
...read moreA devastating earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on 12 January 2010, killing more than 200,000 and severely affecting at least one million people. Drawing on resources ar...
Others way to help
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British Red Cross Pass the Parcel
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British Red Cross Gift Donations
from just £25.00
Related Charity Blog Stories
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Red Cross South Africa Fund
With the spotlight firmly on the World Cup in South Africa at the moment, behind the carnival scenes The British Red Cross are working hard to battle the daily stubble that many people are suffering through HIV. In a country where 20% of adults are HIV positive, Red Cross volunteers are on the frontline in South Africa trying to get their message across to stop the spread of AIDS through drama, music and sports.
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British Red Cross Appeal Week 2-8th May 2010
The British Red Cross Appeal Week starts this Sunday and will be running through until Saturday 8th May 2010. This annual event is a great way for people in the UK to help raise thousands of pounds by taking part in loads of fun events up and down the country. There are loads of interesting ways to support this great cause.
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British Red Cross Searching for Super Heroes
The British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards are upon us, do you know a superhero that deserves a nomination? The annual award is to celebrate the valuable contribution young people make to the lives of others, recognising both individual and groups aged under 25 who have done something special to help others.
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World Water Day – 22nd March 2010
World Water Day is held every on the 22nd March to focus the world's attention on the importance of freshwater for everyone on the planet. The British Red Cross is currently distributing water to at least 320,000 people each day in Haiti to those that are living in the aftermath of the terrible destruction caused by the huge earthquake which rocked their country.
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News From The British Red Cross in Haiti
The British Red Cross are still working hard on the frontline in Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake that has destroyed millions of lives. Cathy Ayer is part of the team helping to improve sanitation for earthquake survivors. Whilst helping the people of Haiti, Cathy found the time to send back this interesting story about some of the more unusual ways they’ve found to make toilets fun!
About The British Red Cross
The British Red Cross carries out fantastic work that enables vulnerable people across the globe (including right here in the UK) to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. They will also stick around to help people recover and prosper when the crisis is over.
