To celebrate the #PlatinumJubilee , our new exhibition includes rarely seen photographs of Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family, and objects connected to key events in our history.
Read our thread to see just some highlights from across seven decades. ⬇
First up it's the 1950's, and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June, 1953.
Around 1,500 British Red Cross members were on duty that day. ⬇
Throughout WW2, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother gave unfailing support to the British Red Cross.
After the war, The Queen Mother continued to show support by sending messages of appreciation and visits to Red Cross events, like this one in 1969. ⬇
In 1989, our patron Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made her first visit to the British Red Cross headquarters in London. ⬇
In the 1990s, Princess Diana visited Angola with the Red Cross to highlight the organisation’s worldwide campaign against anti-personnel landmines. She attended a number of British Red Cross fundraising events in aid of the campaign. ⬇
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A services parade on Tuesday 4 June 2002 took place as part of the Golden #Jubilee. The theme was ‘yesterday, today and tomorrow’ to represent The Queen’s 50-year reign. Around 100 British Red Cross volunteers and staff represented the organisation in the procession. ⬇
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In 2017, Her Majesty The Queen visited Royal Manchester Children's Hospital to meet survivors of the Manchester arena bombing who were supported by the British Red Cross, and to thank members of staff who treated them.
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And finally, in February 2021, The Prince of Wales visited the town of Pontypridd to meet communities affected by floods.
The Princes of Wales also met emergency response teams from the British Red Cross who were supporting people with their urgent needs. ⬇
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Take a look at more of these incredible photographs and objects in our online exhibition: bit.ly/RoyalsandRedCr…
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We are not collecting clothing, blankets, or other items, as cash is the quickest, safest, and most flexible way to support our work in Türkiye (#Turkey) and #Syria right now.
Here's why ⬇
Donating cash means we can source things locally, transport them quickly, and help with whatever’s needed, where it’s needed.
It also means volunteers can focus on relief efforts as it takes time to sort, clean and transport items. ⬇
We understand not everyone’s able to give money right now, so there are still ways you can help with donated items.
Check locally with your local council to see if anyone is coordinating a collection. Or you could sell things online or offer items in return for a donation. ⬇
Today’s #TimeToTalkDay – a day to take a moment to check in with each other, talk and listen.
It can be tricky to reach out to someone you’re worried about, so we’ve got some tips to get that conversation started. ⬇
Does someone you love seem anxious or distressed? They could be stressed or fearful.
These feelings are often caused by our environment, like exam stress or difficult life events. ⬇
They could be anxious - this can be harder to explain. If often begins internally - a feeling that something's going to harm us, but we don't know what it is.
Long periods of unmanaged stress or fear can also increase anxiety. ⬇
The Covid-19 pandemic has been the biggest disaster in living memory.
Today, the @ifrc has launched the World Disasters Report, focusing on lessons learned from the pandemic, and how the world can prepare more effectively for future public health emergencies.
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The Covid-19 pandemic both thrived on and exacerbated existing inequities. ⬇
Everyone should have access to the same essential measures in order to be able to fight a pandemic. ⬇
So #JingleJam2022 is well and truly underway, and we are proud to be one of the 12 chosen charities this year!🎮
But how will the money raised for us make a difference? Scroll down to find out more ⬇
50% of donations to the British Red Cross will help those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. ⬇
Support in Ukraine includes first aid, psychosocial support, financial assistance, and improving access to water. We help people navigate the asylum system and reunite families.
Our work continues across Ukraine, bordering countries and supporting Ukrainian refugees in the UK ⬇
Today we’ve launched our new report which explores the experiences of communities impacted most severely by flooding in the UK,. and those who may be at risk in the future.
Quiz/Poll time ⬇️
Q1. The British Red Cross responds to floods across the UK as part of our domestic emergency response work.
Q2. How many people across the UK currently live in areas at significant risk from either river, coastal, or surface water flooding?