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British Red Cross

  • Syria Crisis Appeal The violence in Syria continues with no end in sight. Urgent help is needed for the ordinary Syrians caught in the middle. Donate now

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  • Myanmar Appeal Hundreds of thousands of people have fled violence in Myanmar. Families are living in terrible conditions. Donate now

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  • Yemen Crisis Appeal Yemen is in the grip of a devastating cholera epidemic. The Red Cross is providing urgent aid and medical treatment. Donate now

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Find your nearest Red Cross services and events.

  • Health & support services 
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  • First aid course 

    We educate people in life-saving skills, enabling them to respond to emergencies.

  • Charity shop 

    We sell and need: good quality clothes, designer brands, books, furniture and more.

  • Red Cross office 

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When volunteers become friends

Deborah Simpson-Boston, manager of the British Red Cross charity shop in Shoreham-on-Sea, stands against a wooden fence with a blue sky behind her

Deborah first volunteered at a Red Cross shop to help turn her life around. Now she is a proud shop manager.

Read Deborah's story >

Borrow a wheelchair

Woman in a wheelchair laughing with her grandaughter

We provide short-term loans of wheelchairs and toilet aids.

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Ten-year-old Hanna saved her mum

Hanna and her mum Michelle stand next to each other and smile

When her mum suddenly collapsed, Hanna knew just what to do because she had learned first aid in school.

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Don't give up on your New Year's resolutions!

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Join #TeamRedCross and receive 20% off your registration fee for selected challenge events throughout January.

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Text message is a quick and easy way to donate to the British Red Cross: see full terms and conditions.




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