10 things you might not know about the Red Cross
The Red Cross has been around for 150 years - think you know everything about us? We bet you're wrong...
150 year of British Red Cross volunteers
The people who have shaped our organisation
A Christmas card from Florence Nightingale
From our archives, a handmade Christmas card from a legendary nurse.
Celebrating our 150th on a Royal Mint coin
A look at the inspiration and history behind the design
D-Day: How the Red Cross helped in World War II
The Red Cross was involved at every stage of D-Day, planning supply chains, caring for wounded soldiers and more.
Doris Zinkeisen: WWII frontline artist
Once a society painter, Doris Zinkeisen was the first artist to enter the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp after it was liberated
First aid and fairytales: 95 years with Queen Elizabeth II
From first aid demonstrations, to a coronation and a Diamond Jubilee - our relationship with the Queen has spanned nearly a century.
First aiders on four legs
Did you know that during WWI, the Red Cross used trained dogs to help stricken soldiers on the battlefield? True story.
Five women who shaped the Red Cross
Here are five inspiring ladies who represent the hundreds of thousands of women who have given their time, skills and passion to our humanitarian work.
From World Cup to WWI hospital: the surprising history of English cricket grounds
We are a nation of cricket lovers. But did you know that 100 years ago, our cricket grounds were hosting hospitals instead of matches?
India partition: the Red Cross response to the refugee crisis
The partition of British India in 1947 triggered one of the largest population movements in history. This is how we responded.
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