It seems simple. Dial 999, give your address and wait for the ambulance. But calling for an ambulance can be a stressful experience, especially if someone you know is injured. Let's hope you never ...

Explore remote volunteer opportunities you can do from home and make a real difference, wherever you are. The British Red Cross is here for people in times of crisis and you can be too, no matter ...

Rob Rinder has been a powerful advocate for people affected by conflict and crisis. His visits to Poland and Jordan gave him firsthand insight into the challenges facing refugees and the vital role of ...

Volunteer for up to 12 weeks with us and gain new skills and experience working in the humanitarian sector. A placement with the British Red Cross offers you the chance to develop practical skills, ...

Already got a place in the Manchester Marathon? If you already have a place at the event, you can still be part of Team Red Cross. You’ll receive the same support as other team members but won’t have ...

Ekin‑Su became an ambassador after witnessing the devastating impact of the Türkiye–Syria earthquakes first-hand. Her visit to affected areas, just three months after the disaster, helped bring ...

6.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 8 September 2023 In total, 2,946 people were killed and 600,000 people were affected 380,000 people were left permanently or temporarily without shelter On 8 ...

On 6 February 2023, a series of earthquakes killed over 55,000 people in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria, in the worst earthquakes the region has seen in 20 years. Emotional scars run deep – many people ...

On 28 March 2025, central Myanmar was rocked by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.7 magnitude aftershock. It caused widespread devastation: 3,600 deaths. 5,561 injured. 120,000+ ...

A donation to our Disaster Fund will help us respond to disasters in the UK and around the world, including armed conflict, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters ...

On 28 March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, its epicentre located 17 kilometres southeast of Mandalay. The Sagaing and Mandalay regions were both significantly impacted. On ...

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 ...