British Red Cross

The British Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest independent humanitarian organisation. We are committed to helping people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We cannot end wars or stop famines, prevent accidents or personal crises. But for as long as there are people prepared to help, we can continue to be there, caring for those in need. A legacy to the British Red Cross is one of the most significant and lasting contributions you personally can make to the cause of humanity.

What we do:
We provide emergency relief and ongoing support to victims of conflict and natural disasters.
We help communities to be better prepared for any future disaster.
We run long-term health programmes to treat and prevent the spread of diseases such as malaria, TB and HIV.
We reunite people separated by conflict and disaster.
We assist the UK emergency services at the scene of major incidents such as fires, floods, bombs and train crashes.
We provide vital short-term care and support to the elderly, sick and injured.
We train over 150,000 people in the UK each year in life-saving first aid skills.