150 year of British Red Cross volunteers
The people who have shaped our organisation
Celebrating our 150th on a Royal Mint coin
A look at the inspiration and history behind the design
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.
From beans on toast to landmines, memories of Princess Diana and the Red Cross
We look back at the life of a dedicated humanitarian
The beginnings of the British Red Cross
Our museum and archives curator explains how it all began
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.
“The Red Cross emblem remains as relevant today as ever in saving lives”
Head of international law Michael Meyer on the significance of our emblem and motto