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People are in crisis right now

We need your help to be there for those who need it most, whether they’re in Ukraine, Afghanistan, or here in the UK.

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Supporting people where the need is greatest

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Sign up to Miles for Refugees

This June, every mile counts. Take on a challenge for every person forced from their home.

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The Red Cross gives humanitarian aid supplies to people who fled their homes in Ukraine, including a small child.

Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Millions have fled Ukraine. Millions are still there. We're helping as many as we can.

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Advice and support for Ukrainians

Find information and help for Ukrainians coming to the UK or already living here. 

Volunteer to help Ukrainians in the UK

Join our support line team to give practical and emotional help to Ukrainians in the UK.

Give a gift of kindfulness

Be kinder to yourself and the environment with a monthly gift box.

Free will writing service

Make or amend your will for free, and send hope in the darkest hours.

Make a regular donation

Your monthly gift could save lives. Help power our support for people in crisis.

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Wellbeing support

Be kind to yourself: wellbeing activities for children and young people

Free education workshops

Free kindness activity pack

Five ways to improve your wellbeing

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Let's talk about loneliness

Coping with stress

Get the help you need

Hire a wheelchair

Get support at home

Help with loneliness

Find missing family

Help for refugees

Prepare for emergencies

Save lives with first aid skills

Book a first aid course

Learn first aid

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First aid for a child who is choking

First aid for someone who is unresponsive and breathing

First aid for someone who is unresponsive and not breathing

First aid for someone who is having a diabetic emergency

See how we help

In the UK

See how we support and provide health and social care services in the UK. 

Around the world

See how we help people who are facing hunger, conflict or have to flee their home.