@EventsRedCross

The British Red Cross Events and Community Fundraising Team: keeping you updated with events in your local area. #TeamRedCross

 London
redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/
Joined February 2012
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Red Cross Events retweeted
Zebu Live
@Zebu_live9 Oct 2025
Community and culture are the core pillars of collaboration When we collaborated with @EventsRedCross, the goal was to give our community a means of really making a difference. That's our favourite thing about the British Red Cross👇
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With hosepipe bans coming into effect this week, it's time to double down on saving water at home. 💧 A few small changes can make a big difference. Every drop saved helps! #SaveWater #HosepipeBan
Series of tips which include ways to save water at home. At the top of the image the heading 'Tips for saving water at home' is displayed in bold dark blue text with the word 'water' underlined in red. This heading is positioned on a light blue background. Underneath this there is a list of top tips displayed in white text on a darker blue background. The first bullet point reads: "Make sure your house is leak-free." The second bullet point reads: "Take regular water meter readings." The third bullet points reads: "Only use dishwashers and washing machines when full." The fourth bullet point reads: "Take shorter showers and avoid baths." The fifth bullet point reads: "Use leftover (cooled down) cooking water to tend to your plants." The final bullet point reads: "Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth or washing your face." A light blue squiggly line surrounds the dark blue section of the image.

ALT Series of tips which include ways to save water at home. At the top of the image the heading 'Tips for saving water at home' is displayed in bold dark blue text with the word 'water' underlined in red. This heading is positioned on a light blue background. Underneath this there is a list of top tips displayed in white text on a darker blue background. The first bullet point reads: "Make sure your house is leak-free." The second bullet point reads: "Take regular water meter readings." The third bullet points reads: "Only use dishwashers and washing machines when full." The fourth bullet point reads: "Take shorter showers and avoid baths." The fifth bullet point reads: "Use leftover (cooled down) cooking water to tend to your plants." The final bullet point reads: "Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth or washing your face." A light blue squiggly line surrounds the dark blue section of the image.

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Red Cross Events retweeted
Okay Bears@okaybears1 Apr 2025
Together, we raised $10,100 in aid of @BritishRedCross vital humanitarian work! Thank you all for the support! A special thank you to @JupiterExchange for backing this initiative.
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Red Cross Events retweeted
Okay Bears@okaybears31 Mar 2025
Mint for the @BritishRedCross x Okay collaboration closes in just a few hours on ME! Don’t miss your chance to own a special NFT —100% of proceeds support people around the world. ⌛Ends today 23:59 CET. A huge thank you to @JupiterExchange for backing this initiative.
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Okay Bears@okaybears24 Mar 2025
In celebration of the International Day of Happiness, Okay is excited to partner with @BritishRedCross to spread more smiles around the world. Starting on March 24 until March 31, 2025 CET, you can mint an Okay Cares Open Edition on Magic Eden! 100% of the proceeds will support the British Red Cross’ global humanitarian work. Special thanks to @JupiterExchange for supporting this initiative!
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Jingle Jam@jinglejam14 Dec 2022
We're glad to include the @BritishRedCross as one of our twelve chosen #JingleJam2022 charities. The British Red Cross is the world's emergency responder, devoted to helping anyone, anywhere in the UK and around the globe to get the support they need if crisis strikes.
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When our Guildhall Christmas Market event was postponed this year, 96-year-old volunteer Audrey Tibbles was left with a cupboard full of home-grown, homemade jams and marmalades with nowhere to sell them. ⬇
Photo of Audrey standing in between a senior regional fundraiser and Mike Adamson being presented with a certificate. 96yr old Audrey is smiling.

ALT Photo of Audrey standing in between a senior regional fundraiser and Mike Adamson being presented with a certificate. 96yr old Audrey is smiling.

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It may be spooky season, but #Halloween doesn’t have to be a scary time! Here are some simple intentions to make sure you’re looking after your wellbeing as we head into winter.
Graphic with a black background, and illustrations of a spider web, cat, skeleton, grave, eyeball and a candle. White text says. 'This Halloween I will....Dust off a creative hobby. Ask for help when I need it. Shake off my fears. Bury the negative self talk. Look out for others. Rest and take a break.

ALT Graphic with a black background, and illustrations of a spider web, cat, skeleton, grave, eyeball and a candle. White text says. 'This Halloween I will....Dust off a creative hobby. Ask for help when I need it. Shake off my fears. Bury the negative self talk. Look out for others. Rest and take a break.

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Congratulations to all our amazing #TeamRedCross runners who took part in yesterday's @LondonMarathon! 👏🏅 Feeling inspired? Support our vital work and apply for a place in next year's London Marathon here: bit.ly/LondonMarathon_23
Photo of a runnder wearing a British Red Cross vest, shorts and a medal. She has her arms up cheering. A banner is behind her saying 'The power of kindness. Your kindness is a powerful thing. Find out how you can share yours at redcross.org.uk. Some red and white balloons are to her right.

ALT Photo of a runnder wearing a British Red Cross vest, shorts and a medal. She has her arms up cheering. A banner is behind her saying 'The power of kindness. Your kindness is a powerful thing. Find out how you can share yours at redcross.org.uk. Some red and white balloons are to her right.

A photo of two runners holding their medals up. One is wearing a British Red Cross running vest, shorts, and a yellow jacket. One to the right is wearing a purple top, black trousers, trainers and a black cap. A Red Cross 'power of kindness' banner is behind them.

ALT A photo of two runners holding their medals up. One is wearing a British Red Cross running vest, shorts, and a yellow jacket. One to the right is wearing a purple top, black trousers, trainers and a black cap. A Red Cross 'power of kindness' banner is behind them.

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Today we pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen and her lifetime of dedicated service – including 70 years as patron to the British Red Cross. Our deepest sympathies are with The Royal Family and everyone affected across the country.
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ICRC UK & Ireland@ICRC_uk14 Sep 2022
The royal couple heard from @ICRC president, Alexandre Hay, about the organisation’s humanitarian work at the time, including the role of @BritishRedCross medical teams. The Queen was Patron of @BritishRedCross for seven decades.
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Read our latest blog as we remember more key moments of The Queen's support as our Patron across seven decades: bit.ly/TheQueen70
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We are deeply saddened by the news that Her Majesty The Queen has died. As our Patron for seventy years, Her Majesty showed enduring support for the work of the Red Cross here in the UK and around the world. Our deepest sympathies are with the @RoyalFamily.
Photograph of The Queen in green military uniform standing outside a Red Cross truck. She is young and smiling to the right hand side.

ALT Photograph of The Queen in green military uniform standing outside a Red Cross truck. She is young and smiling to the right hand side.

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🗓 Save the date Join us for @IamAustinHealey’s Quiz-mas Party Thursday 9 December. Streaming live from 7:30pm on Tiltify. Scrum down for a night of fun and games, the chance to show off your rugby knowledge and win ‘money can’t buy’ prizes. Free to take part!
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Have you visited Leaps & Grounds yet? A new social enterprise coffee cart supporting refugee women into work. Find us at our HQ, opposite Moorgate station, Monday to Friday until October 22nd! ☕️ #TuesdayMotivation
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Good luck to everyone from #TeamRedCross who is taking part in the London Marathon tomorrow and raising money to help us support people in crisis. 👏 #WeRunTogether #LondonMarathon
Three photos of runners in the London marathon wearing British Red Cross vests

ALT Three photos of runners in the London marathon wearing British Red Cross vests

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Afghanistan still needs our help. People are facing a multitude of needs: hunger, displacement, Covid-19, drought, and decades of conflict. Your donations to our appeal will help the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement support those most in need.  bit.ly/DonateAfghanistanAppe…
At least half the population of Afghanistan is going to rely on humanitarian assistance, in one way or another. - Necephor Mghendi, Head of IFRC delegation for Afghanistan

ALT At least half the population of Afghanistan is going to rely on humanitarian assistance, in one way or another. - Necephor Mghendi, Head of IFRC delegation for Afghanistan

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Emergency response volunteer, Dara, reflects on an emotional moment: helping a mother and daughter to reunite when supporting those arriving at Heathrow airport last weekend. Help us continue to support Afghan families by donating to our appeal today. bit.ly/DonateAfghanistanAppe…
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Afghanistan is in crisis. Millions of people are suffering from the impact of years of conflict and extreme drought, causing severe food shortages and hunger. We’ve launched our #Afghanistan Crisis Appeal – if you can, please donate: bit.ly/DonateAfghanistanAppe…
Launched: Afghanistan Crisis Appeal

ALT Launched: Afghanistan Crisis Appeal

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“With thousands dead, people still trapped, and a major storm on the way, the situation is extremely serious.” – Richard Blewitt, Executive Director of International, British Red Cross ⚠️Please, if you can, donate to our emergency appeal for Haiti today: bit.ly/DonateHaitiEarthquake
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