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Youth volunteer placements with the British Red Cross

Volunteer for up to 12 weeks with us and gain new skills and experience working in the humanitarian sector. A placement with the British Red Cross offers you the chance to develop practical skills, ...
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Become a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Volunteer

Complete your DofE volunteering while making a difference from the comfort of your own home or in-person with the British Red Cross Join more than 1,000 people who have taken part in the British Red ...
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Sir Lenny Henry supports Jamaica’s recovery after Hurricane Melissa

A donation to our Disaster Fund will help us respond to disasters in the UK and around the world, including armed conflict, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters ...
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The Red Cross response to the Ukraine crisis

The Red Cross is providing humanitarian aid, including psychosocial support and essentials such as food and fuel. Last updated: 16 February 2026 Since the conflict escalated in February 2022, each day ...
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Be prepared: British Red Cross on standby and ready to support as UK prepares for Storm Chandra

British Red Cross crisis response teams remain on standby and ready to support communities, as severe weather warnings for wind and rain have been issued ahead of the expected arrival of Storm Chandra ...
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Hurricane Melissa: Red Cross warns that needs remain immense one week on from the storm

The Red Cross is appealing for support to meet people’s urgent needs. One week on since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing widespread destruction to the island and across the Caribbean, the ...
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Humanitarian support in Türkiye (Turkey)

How the Red Cross is helping communities recover from the 2023 earthquake. Last updated 30 October 2025 In February 2023, powerful earthquakes struck southern Türkiye (Turkey), killing over 50,000 ...
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Thousands of families at risk of separation under UK’s proposed refugee family reunion changes, British Red Cross finds

A new report reveals the difficulties refugees face in bringing vulnerable family members to safety in the UK. Proposed changes to refugee family reunion could leave unaccompanied children trapped in ...
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British Red Cross launches new Humanitarian Education Programme

New British Red Cross Humanitarian Education Programme helps educators talk about global crises and teach life-saving skills with confidence. This October, the British Red Cross is launching a ...
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Hope Street

This year, the British Red Cross unveiled Hope Street, a two-day immersive installation at Battersea Power Station. Visitors explored five doors, each revealing a true story of resilience from ...
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Red Cross responds to Afghanistan earthquake

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) is responding to help people affected by a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which struck southeastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, 31 August. The Red Crescent ...
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Coldplay Wembley Stadium tickets giveaway to support British Red Cross appeals

The British Red Cross is excited to announce that Coldplay have very kindly donated 60 VIP box tickets for their sold-out Music of the Spheres World Tour shows at Wembley Stadium in London. 5 pairs of ...