The British Red Cross is a leading humanitarian charity providing vital support to people in crisis across the UK and around the world. We help individuals and families facing emergencies, displacement, health challenges, and loneliness.
Our services include:
- Emergency response: Practical and emotional support during disasters, conflicts, and personal emergencies.
- Support for refugees and asylum seekers: Assistance with family reunion, resettlement, and accessing essential services.
- Health and social care: Help at home after hospital stays, wheelchair hire, and wellbeing support.
- Finding missing family: Help reconnecting loved ones separated by conflict or disaster.
- Combatting loneliness: Friendly support and activities to help people feel connected.
- First aid training: Courses and resources to empower you to save lives.
- Charity shops: Affordable goods, volunteering opportunities, and ways to donate pre-loved items.
Accessing our services:
- Most services are free or low-cost. Wheelchair hire and some training courses may have a fee – check our website for details.
- Support is available nationwide and digitally, with local teams across the UK.
- Anyone in need can contact us for help, including vulnerable migrants, refugees, older people, and those affected by emergencies.
Get involved: You can volunteer, donate, or join fundraising events to help us reach more people in need.
Contact us for advice, support, or to find your nearest service. We are here for you, whatever your situation.
Categories:
Asylum seekers and refugee support
Additional needs catered for:
N/A
Refugee Support, emergency services