In an emergency, every second counts

From the UK to the Middle East, people urgently need us right now. With your support we can provide vital help where it's needed most.

The crisis in Gaza
The situation in Gaza remains devastating. People urgently need food, water and medicine.
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Venezuela earthquakes - thousands affected
The Venezuelan Red Cross continues critical support with medical care and shelter.
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Take action for humanity

Donate monthly
A regular gift is the best way to help people caught up in emergencies in the UK and overseas.
Volunteer with us
Whatever time, skills and experience you have - you can make a difference.
Fundraise
Run, walk, cycle, swim - whatever you like to do, you can help raise money for people in crisis.

Our work in the UK
Find out how your support delivers vital health, social care and crisis response services around the UK.
Around the world
See how your support helps people who are facing hunger, conflict or have to flee their home.

For over 150 years, we've been bringing hope and relief to communities in need.

1.4 million people

supported worldwide with life‑saving humanitarian assistance.

1,300 UK crises

supported by our UK crisis and emergency response team.

£7.5 million saved

by the NHS thanks to our UK health and care work.

Whether lives have been turned upside down by conflict, disaster, hardship or displacement – we're here to help people through it. Find out more.

Founded in 1870
We’ve earned our reputation as one of the most trusted humanitarian charities in the UK by protecting people at every stage of a crisis.
Neutral and impartial
As an independent UK charity, we work alongside the government to deliver humanitarian services where they’re needed most.
Working together
We’re proud to be part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, responding to humanitarian crises worldwide.