Notes to editors British Red Cross For over 150 years, the British Red Cross has helped people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. With millions of volunteers in over 190 countries, the British ...

Last updated 27 May 2025 It has been 19 months since the attacks in Israel and the escalation of a conflict which has led to intolerable suffering in Gaza and the wider region. Here you can find out ...

How has the Red Crescent been getting aid into Gaza? Colleagues from the PRCS and the Egyptian Red Crescent have been working day and night, delivering assistance. They have done so for over a year, ...

More than 9 million people in the UK say they feel lonely some or most of the time. So if loneliness is affecting your life, you're not alone. The rising cost of living can be challenging for our ...

Heatwaves are extreme weather events and, because of climate change, they are becoming more common. In 2022 temperatures hit 40 degrees for the first time in the UK. In the coming decades, it is ...

We offer a variety of free primary and secondary teaching resources for citizenship, PSHE, tutor time, and more. Our free resources include lesson plan templates for teachers, assemblies, and quick ...

Refugees have experienced the worst challenges in life – but together, we can show the very best of humankind. Here, we bust a few myths about asylum seekers and what happens to them once they arrive ...

What’s the quickest and best way to get aid into Gaza? The quickest way to get aid into Gaza is through established crossings like Rafah, Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem and Erez/Beit Hanoun. Land-based ...

Help for the executor of a will If you are administering a loved one's will, we can help. Acting as the executor of a will can be challenging, but the British Red Cross provides the guidance and ...

The British Red Cross free baby and child first aid app helps you keep your little ones safe. The app provides child and baby first aid advice and is designed to support parents, grandparents, and ...

Why take part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge? You will receive a Red Cross t-shirt to wear on the day You will get the opportunity to meet the team and your fellow walkers before the event and ...

Magen David Adom in Israel and the Iranian Red Crescent Society are helping people caught up in hostilities in the region.