Our volunteers: 150 years of helping people in crisis
To mark our 150th birthday, we look back at some of the thousands of volunteers who've made the British Red Cross' work possible, one kind act at a time
150 years of our volunteersThen and now: meet some of our most inspiring volunteers
The legacy of Florence Nightingale, the first professional nurse
Her influence is still felt more than a century after her death
Six notable people you didn't know volunteered for the British Red Cross
Just a few of the notable names who have volunteered with us
Memories of a Red Cross volunteer at Aberfan
John Cole was one of hundreds of British Red Cross volunteers who helped the local community in Aberfan. Now, his daughter Anna shares his story.
The famous black doctor of Paddington
A doctor who overcame prejudice to help others during the First World War finally won recognition a hundred years later.
It's been such an amazing journey
Just a year after the Manchester bombing, survivor Hollie Booth and her dance group performed on Britain's Got Talent using Red Cross wheelchairs.
One nurse and Red Cross volunteer on caring for others through coronavirus
Long-standing Red Cross volunteer Laszlo shares his story
We campaigned to get first aid on the curriculum - now children are saving lives
By British Red Cross
When Stephen saw a woman who had collapsed in the street, he knew what to do because he had learned first aid at school with the help of the Red Cross.
Coronavirus: in the world's hour of need, our Movement is there to help
How the Red Cross is helping in the global fight against coronavirus
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have stepped up their responses to the pandemic
Coronavirus reaches refugee camps: why we must act now
The pandemic could take an even bigger toll on conflict-affected countries
This is how we’re supporting the NHS through coronavirus
Our volunteers are getting people home safely and keeping communities connected
150 years of the power of kindness
Spanish flu: what the Red Cross did in a global pandemic
This is how we helped in the 1918 health crisis
Celebrating our 150th on a Royal Mint coin
A look at the inspiration and history behind the design
The Red Cross and the NHS: a history of helping
A look at how we've worked with the NHS for over 70 years
The beginnings of the British Red Cross
Our museum and archives curator explains how it all began
From beans on toast to landmines, memories of Princess Diana and the Red Cross
We look back at the life of a dedicated humanitarian
We help support refugees at every stage of their journey
By British Red Cross
Seeking asylum in the UK can be traumatic – but we are here to reunite families and help people settle in. Here are ten things you didn't know about our work with refugees.