Donate to the Red Cross

Your kindness will change lives

People in crisis need your help. Our staff and volunteers are always on standby, and the coronavirus outbreak is no exception.

Community Reserve Volunteers

Set up a regular gift

Your support can make a real difference to people in their hour of need

Give monthly
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General Fund Appeal

In a crisis, the red cross is a sign of hope. You can bring comfort to someone when they need it most.

Donate to wherever the need is greatest

Our current appeals

Your donation, large or small, can help people in desperate need.

Global Coronavirus Appeal

UK Crisis Appeal

Yemen Crisis Appeal

Beirut Emergency Appeal

General Fund Appeal

International Relief Fund

Syria Crisis Appeal

Disaster Fund Appeal

Ebola Appeal

Make a regular donation

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Donation questions

How to change your regular donation and more.

Your donation queries
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Lottery and raffle

Play games for a good cause. Enter a raffle or play our lottery.

Games for good
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Ways you can give

Gifts in wills. Donate in your pay. See the different ways you can support our work.

Different ways to give
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Make a major donation

A gift of £5,000 can change lives forever. Discover the difference your generosity can make.

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Charitable trusts

How trusts and statutory partners can support our work.

Trusts and statutory donors

Other ways to help

You can donate your second-hand goods or give your time and talents as a volunteer.

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Donate by post for free

You can now send us your pre-loved clothes by post to be sold in our shops or online stores.

Order your free donation bag today
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Become a volunteer

If you too believe in the power of kindness, volunteer for the Red Cross. Together we can make a difference.

Volunteer opportunities