The British Red Cross Society
About
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The British Red Cross Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1963, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 19,540 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The British Red Cross Society draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Whether a gift to The British Red Cross Society lowers your own taxes depends on where you pay them. Choose your country to see the rule that applies.
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
Rebecca Hutcheson 1242698Had a fantastic day with Rebecca.100% would recommend Rebecca fir this course.She went above and beyond with the first aid course.
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I attended a 3 day First Aid course at work. Our trainer Mel Ward was a very experienced and well prepared instructor. We covered all the topic in 3 day with lot's of practise. I used to do first aid course because of my job, but not like this before. We made up different situations and practised what to do exactly. It taught us a lot from our and others mistake. End of the 3 day I call tell it gave a massive knowledge and confidence. I really enjoyed every step of it. Mel couldn't do a better job, it was just perfect. I strongly recommend this 3 day course to everyone. You won't regret it. It's worth to do it. Thank you so much!
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I attended a one day at work first aid course today. Ruthie Stenner was the trainer. What a fantastic lady. She made it interesting and fun. Plenty of interaction. Explained everything and made sure everyone understood. Brilliant
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Yesterday morning located in Salisbury, Wiltshire at the golf course clubhouse. I attended a 1st Aid training day of a group of 12 candidates. (09:00-17:00)My First Aid Trainer by the name Rebecca is whom I am writing in reference to. She delivered a very professional service with clear understanding and patience in all respects throughout the whole day; she also show all elements of such a caring respected dignified individual. I feel more confident and obviously now have a understanding further ongoing 1st aid training.Delightful day and again she deserves praise and personally has my gratitude of many thanks too.Thank you kindly
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I have just done the 3 day course in Maidstone with Tracy, and she was absolutely fantastic! I couldn’t be any happier with the training. She was fully engaged and fully focused on us learning. I can honestly say I have come away learnt something new and ready to be a confident first aider. Thank you Tracy. 😊
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The one day first aid for work course was fantastic. Activities to make it engaging and which made everything easier to learn and remember. Approachable for various questions and always assessing us to make sure we understood and could put it into practice. Tania was amazing from Exeter!
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I feel you are Not the saints you try to make yourselves out as.It’s funny. You give money to a charity. Only to learn how they “truly” behave and then regret having given the money
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Am wait help 50 pounds 1 mounts, operators support don't wanna help, me need was call 7 time for fix problem. This ''operators'' feed me promise money will be on this week - second time. And only now this ''operators support'' understend am writted mobile number no right, writted +4479... a need right +079. After your help Red Cross, me need new help
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Heather Aylett. Event number 1236378.Just attended 3 day works 1st aid course @ Huntingdon lead by Heather brilliant trainer very helpfulThank you Heather
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Rebecca Hutcheson is a wonderfully engaging presenter, very easy to listen to and the course was just the right mix of theory, practical demonstration.The course was presented in an enthusiastic way. The content can be related not only to speech but also to events and situations in daily life. Leaves you with a real feel-good factor. I can highly recommend this instructor.Rebecca Hutcheson thank you for a great course. Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples which all made for a really enjoyable and informative course.Thanks x
How it stacks up against peers
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The British Red Cross Society
The British Red Cross Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its registration number is 037738. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £287M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 4.1/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.9/5 based on 197 reviews.
Based on official filings, The British Red Cross Society has £287M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives. The British Red Cross Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1963.
The British Red Cross Society is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 037738.
The British Red Cross Society's registered charity number is 220949. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The British Red Cross Society is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
The British Red Cross Society is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The British Red Cross Society
- What is The British Red Cross Society?
- The British Red Cross Society is a arts & culture unincorporated association based in London, United Kingdom. The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies.We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people to recover and move on with their lives.
- When was The British Red Cross Society founded?
- The British Red Cross Society was founded in 1963.
- Where is The British Red Cross Society located?
- Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
- What is The British Red Cross Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £287.1 million. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The British Red Cross Society trustworthy?
- The British Red Cross Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The British Red Cross Society's registration number?
- Registration: 037738 (United Kingdom).
- What is The British Red Cross Society's website?
- https://www.redcross.org.uk
- Are donations to The British Red Cross Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.