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British Red Cross urges people to prepare as Storm Bram is expected to bring strong winds and widespread rain

As Storm Bram moves towards the UK with powerful winds and another spell of heavy rain for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, south Wales and south-west England, the British Red Cross is asking ...
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Online volunteering with the British Red Cross

Online volunteering with the British Red Cross. Explore remote volunteer opportunities you can do from home in the UK.
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Hurricane Melissa: Red Cross warns that needs remain immense one week on from the storm

The Red Cross is appealing for support to meet people’s urgent needs. One week on since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing widespread destruction to the island and across the Caribbean, the ...
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Hurricane Melissa: British Red Cross specialist volunteers to join Foreign Office team supporting UK nationals in Jamaica

A team of two British Red Cross Psychosocial Support Volunteers are travelling to Jamaica to support UK nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The team will work alongside members of the Foreign, ...
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Current appeals

Choose a specific country or fund to donate to. Give once or monthly to support people in crisis. This page helps you find the appeal or fund you'd like to donate to. Whether it’s supporting a ...
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Humanitarian support in Türkiye (Turkey)

In February 2023, powerful earthquakes struck southern Türkiye (Turkey), killing over 50,000 people and forcing more than 3 million to leave their homes. The disaster affected communities hosting ...
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Thousands of families at risk of separation under UK’s proposed refugee family reunion changes, British Red Cross finds

A new report reveals the difficulties refugees face in bringing vulnerable family members to safety in the UK. Proposed changes to refugee family reunion could leave unaccompanied children trapped in ...
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British Red Cross launches new Humanitarian Education Programme

New British Red Cross Humanitarian Education Programme helps educators talk about global crises and teach life-saving skills with confidence. This October, the British Red Cross is launching a ...
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Red Cross responds to Afghanistan earthquake

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) is responding to help people affected by a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which struck southeastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, 31 August. The Red Crescent ...
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Coldplay Wembley Stadium tickets giveaway to support British Red Cross appeals

The British Red Cross is excited to announce that Coldplay have very kindly donated 60 VIP box tickets for their sold-out Music of the Spheres World Tour shows at Wembley Stadium in London. 5 pairs of ...
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Why does the Red Cross provide wheelchairs

Recovering from a short-term injury, operation or illness? Having trouble getting around? The Red Cross believes that everybody who needs a mobility aid, including a wheelchair, should be able to get ...
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Pakistan Floods 2025: Red Cross response as over 900 people are estimated to have died

Over the past few months, Pakistan has faced severe monsoon flooding. The rains have caused widespread damage and are expected to continue. The Pakistan Red Crescent has been working hard to respond ...