How the British Red Cross is run
Meet the teams who keep us focused on our mission to connect human kindness with human crisis. See our strategy, structure and our finances.
The British Red Cross is governed by a board of trustees. They ensure that as an organisation we are effective in working towards achieving our vision, using our resources to maximum effect and upholding our core ethos and values.
The board’s role and functions are laid out in the Society's Royal Charter, supplemented by Standing Orders which set out our rules of governance. The board meets four times a year.
The executive leadership team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation. It meets once a month.
Patron
His Majesty The King
President
Formerly, His Majesty The King (2003 - 2024)
Deputy presidents
Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy KG GCVO
Honorary vice-presidents
Sylvia, Countess of Limerick CBE
Professor John McClure OBE
Mrs Elspeth Thomas CBE DL
Sir Nick Young
Vice-presidents
Mr Anthony Andrews
Ms Angela Rippon OBE
Mrs Maria Shammas MBE
How we are governed
Our finances
From the annual report and accounts to staff salaries, see where our money comes from and how we spend it.
The international Movement
We don’t work alone. We’re part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network.
Corporate strategy
We have a strategy in place to help us increase our impact and reach more people in crisis.
Our policies
We are committed to transparency. You can read summaries of our policies and download the full documents.
Our Royal Charter
The Royal Charter sets out our purpose, powers, rules and legal responsibilities.
Our executive leadership team
Meet the team responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation.
Our trustees
We're governed by a board of trustees who volunteer their time and expertise.
Our committees
As part of our commitment to transparency, see which committees make decisions on behalf of the British Red Cross board.