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Donate in memory of a loved one

Celebrate their life and legacy by making a meaningful donation in their name.

A smiling woman Fedila Pernia wears glasses and a patterned blouse sits on a wooden chair in front of her shelter in Bitaug, Burgos in Siargao, Philippines, speaking with a Red Cross worker in a red vest and face mask photographed a few months after a typhoon destroyed her house in 2022.

Give a life changing gift in their memory

We’re for here humanity in its most challenging moments, before, during and long after crisis strikes. By donating in memory of a loved one, you can celebrate their life, build a legacy of compassion, and help strengthen communities for the future.

Keep their legacy alive and be part of lasting change by helping others today.

Donate in memory

Or speak to a member of the team

Call: 0300 456 1005

Email: getfundraising@redcross.org.uk

Ways to donate in memory

Create a legacy that makes a difference. See ways to donate and give in memory.

  • A smiling grandmother sits on a red sofa with her young grandson, who is laughing and pointing, while a woman sits nearby smiling and looking in the direction he's pointing.

    Pay in a funeral donation

    Celebrate the life of a loved one and make a lasting difference. Support a cause that brings hope in times of crisis.

  • Close-up of several white candles burning brightly in small brass holders inside a church, creating a warm and peaceful glow.

    Create a tribute page

    Create a dedicated space to share memories and raise funds for a cause close to their heart.

  • A Red Crescent worker speaks gently to a boy holding a relief sack in earthquake-hit Afghanistan, with damaged homes and mountains in the background.

    Leave a gift in your will

    A gift in your will brings hope and help to people who need it. Create your own legacy by supporting our work with a donation.

  • An older woman of colour with short grey hair and glasses, typing on a laptop computer

    Support for executors

    If you’re managing a will that includes a gift to the British Red Cross, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Donating in memory helps people in crisis

£5

Could provide hot drinks and food for a family affected by flooding.

£20

Could provide a refugee with an hour of one-to-one support.

£100

Could buy 20 torches, helping those impacted by a power outage.

The long lasting impact of donating in memory

The Red Cross is there before, during and long after emergencies. We work alongside communities to create lasting change and build a more resilient future. By donating in memory of someone, you'll help make this possible.

Discover the impact you’ll make.

Red Cross volunteer playing with a child in the Balti refugee center in Moldova.

The Red Cross at a Ukrainian refugee centre in Moldova.

Contact us

Got a question about donating in memory of a loved one? Please get in touch.

Email:

getfundraising@redcross.org.uk

If you are posting a cheque, please post to Freepost RTST-EKES-GCGK, Community fundraising, British Red Cross, 44 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AL.

Phone:

0300 456 1005

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