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 ⬇
50% of donations to Jingle Jam will help support our young refugee services in the UK. ⬇
Our support for young refugees includes essential items like food, hygiene packs, and clothing. We help with emergency accommodation, education sessions, and navigating the asylum system. Our services also help recently arrived Ukrainian families. ⬇
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?
Did you know that British Red Cross volunteers and staff from across the UK have played a vital role in supporting Her Majesty The Queen's memorial activities?
Read our thread to find out more ⬇
This is a significant moment in our country's history.
Hundreds of British Red Cross volunteers representing every nation in the UK will provide support to the public while they pay their respects to the Queen and her lifetime of service over the coming days. ⬇
Our volunteers supported the crowds as the cortège travelled through Scotland, and in Edinburgh along the Royal Mile where thousands came to share their condolences. ⬇
Over the last seven decades, Her Majesty The Queen showed enduring support for the work of the Red Cross here in the UK, and around the world.
Let's take a look at some special moments from her time as our Patron ⬇
In 1949, Princess Elizabeth became Patron of the British Junior Red Cross. She spoke at the National Conference of British Red Cross Society youth members. ⬇
Her Majesty made personal visits to many people we've supported over the years, including tuberculosis patients in Scotland in 1951. ⬇
🚨 How are Red Cross teams helping on the ground in #Pakistan? 🚨
Read through to learn more about our response to the flooding ⬇️
The Red Cross Red Crescent movement is made up of national societies in every country - so when crisis strikes, local teams can respond straight away. Right now, Pakistan Red Crescent staff and volunteers are providing vital assistance to people across the country. ⬇
Teams are supporting 30,000 households across 15 districts with financial assistance, as well as supplying emergency shelter to families whose homes have been destroyed 🤝 ⬇