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 your support can make the difference.

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This is the time to act

Whether it's Ukraine, Afghanistan, or here in the UK, the Red Cross urgently needs your help to reach people in crisis.

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Emergency appeals: how to donate

Support a specific appeal, including Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria.

Find out more

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

Our current appeals

Regular giving

Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Afghanistan Crisis Appeal

Syria Crisis Appeal

Yemen Crisis Appeal

UK Crisis Appeal

General Fund Appeal

Disaster Fund Appeal

Global Coronavirus Appeal

Haiti Earthquake Appeal

International Relief Fund

Kindness has no borders

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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