The British Red Cross gives skilled and impartial care to people in need and crisis – in their own homes, and in the community, at home and abroad, in peace and in war.

In practical terms this means that volunteers provide skilled care to those in crisis, on a day-to-day basis, and it is this work which ensures that the British Red Cross is always ready to respond to an emergency.

The British Red Cross is one of over 160 National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies which are committed to seven Fundamental Principles – Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Unity, Voluntary Service and Universality – all of which inspire and guide in all its actions.

Often it is only because of our impartiality and neutrality that we are allowed to help vulnerable people in volatile situations. This is why we must remain an independent, non-political organisation.l The British Red Cross is therefore dependent on the generosity of the public to continue our work.

British Red Cross
9 Grosvenor Crescent
London
SW1X 7ES
UK

Tel: +44 020 7235 5454
Fax: +44 020 7245 6315
Email: information@redcross.org.uk
Web: www.redcross.org.uk

Contact: Mr Jim Kent
Title: Website Manager

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