This year marks seven decades of partnership between the British Red Cross and Defender. Together, we've reached more than 2 ...

Find out how to leave a gift in your will to the British Red Cross and let your legacy leave a lasting mark on people in need ...

Learn how we work with health and care systems.

Recent research has shown that 1 in 5 people in the UK said they often or always feel lonely. 1 in 3 hadn't had a meaningful conversation in the last week. Now, 38% of UK adults say loneliness ...

as fundraisers, advocates and taking part in our calls to action. We have groups in sixth form colleges, further education establishments, youth organisations and universities. You can set up your own ...

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Reaching out to others may feel like a challenge at times and knowing where to look for advice is sometimes difficult. Explore our wellbeing resources to learn ...

Join Team Red Cross in the world’s biggest half marathon event, the Great North Run. Sign up for one of our Great North Run charity places today. You’ll receive the same support as other team members ...

Explore our free teaching and learning resources to help enrich national curriculum subjects, like PSHE and citizenship, and connect human crisis with human kindness. We offer a variety of free ...

Hypothermia is when a person’s body temperature gets so low that they have reduced circulation of blood around the body, particularly to their skin. This is why the person’s skin will feel cold to ...

This page is available in other languages. The British Red Cross is the UK's largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum. We help refugees from all ...

Our teams are on the ground right now, but the situation in Gaza is beyond catastrophic and the needs in Lebanon are growing by the hour.

The UK is getting hotter. As a result of climate change, heatwaves are becoming longer and more extreme, and many people’s health and wellbeing are suffering as a result. Our report, Feeling the Heat, ...