Help us respond to disasters in the UK and around the world
When disaster strikes, the Red Cross will be there for people when the worst happens, no matter who they are or where they’re from. In any emergency – in the UK and abroad – every second counts, and we must be ready to act immediately.
People need urgent relief and help to recover after a disaster. We provide vital aid to support them, including:
-first aid
-food, clean water and shelter
-cash to buy essentials like warm clothing and medicine
-emotional support
How you can help the British Red Cross respond to a disaster
In the early stages of an emergency, it is crucial to release funds as quickly as possible, before further vital donations can be raised. We rely on the generosity of people like you to help thousands of people in crisis.
Your donation will help us respond to disasters in the UK and around the world including armed conflict, climate emergencies like wildfires, flooding and drought, and natural disasters including earthquakes and tsunamis.
Where buildings like hospitals are destroyed, we provide relief so people can still receive critical medical care. When the trauma of losing a home tears families apart and leaves communities reeling, we listen to what they’re going through and help them recover and move forward. And after any disaster our teams remain there to support with disaster recovery for as long as they’re needed.
Why we ask for monthly donations
Regular donations from generous supporters like you make a huge difference with disaster relief and recovery work, because we can continue to be ready to rapidly respond and be there in the aftermath.
If you can, please consider setting up a monthly donation today - anything you can afford to give will make a difference. Thank you.
Donate to the Disaster Fund today
Supporting the Disaster Fund - three simple steps
1. You set up a regular gift or give a cash donation to the Disaster Fund.
2. Your gift is there, ready to support people anywhere in the world in an emergency.
3. When disaster strikes, we’ll quickly release money from the fund. If you’ve signed up for our updates, you’ll get emails with information about where your donation has been helping recently.