Donate to the Red Cross

Your kindness will change lives

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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Ukraine Crisis Appeal

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

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Help us support people in crisis

A regular donation to the Red Cross can help us support and change the lives of millions of people in need.

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Our current appeals

Regular giving

Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Africa Food Crisis Appeal

Afghanistan Crisis Appeal

Syria Crisis Appeal

Yemen Crisis Appeal

General Fund Appeal

Disaster Fund Appeal

Global Coronavirus Appeal

Haiti Earthquake Appeal

International Relief Fund

UK Crisis Appeal

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Leave a gift in your will

Help us support people in urgent need with a gift in your will.

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Charity lottery and raffle

Play games to change lives. Enter a raffle and play our lottery.

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More ways to give

From giving in memory to donating in 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
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Donation questions

How to change your regular donation and more.

Information about donating

Other ways to help

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

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Humanitarian policy

The British Red Cross works on humanitarian policy issues to support people around the world.

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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.

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Donate by post for free

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

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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