Gary Lineker

Help the British Red Cross emergency response to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Fundraising for The British Red Cross Society
£206,697
raised of £1,000,000 target
British Red Cross emergency response to Corona virus outbreak, 2 April 2020
BRC Coronavirus Response
Campaign by The British Red Cross Society (RCN Eng/Wales 220949,Scot SC037738, IOM 0752, Jers 430)
Join us in helping others during the coronavirus outbreak In these uncertain times, we know one thing for sure: kindness is powerful.

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I’m donating £140,000 to the British Red Cross emergency response to the Coronavirus crisis in the UK. Join me to raise £1,000,000 so they can continue to reach the the most vulnerable, and ensure no-one falls through the gaps during this crisis.

The British Red Cross has been working flat-out since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak to ensure those hardest-hit here in the UK and overseas, have the vital support they need. Whether it’s someone socially isolating who needs food or medication or a refugee now unable to feed their family. 

I’m particularly concerned about vulnerable people’s mental health in this emergency. This is a frightening time for many. The British Red Cross has trained staff and volunteers who are offering psychological support. They are also making sure the most marginalised, including the homeless and refugees can get the essentials they need: medicines, food, emergency accommodation and cash grants.

Please join me to help the British Red Cross ensure those who need help, get it. All donations will go towards supporting their response to Coronavirus in the UK.

Please note:

The British Red Cross will use your donation to support our response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak here in the UK. In the unlikely event that we raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help fund our crisis response work here in the UK.



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About the campaign

Join us in helping others during the coronavirus outbreak In these uncertain times, we know one thing for sure: kindness is powerful.

About the charity

The British Red Cross Society

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RCN Eng/Wales 220949,Scot SC037738, IOM 0752, Jers 430
The British Red Cross, a charity incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives.

Donation summary

Total raised
£206,697.00
+ £4,542.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£22,322.00
Offline donations
£184,375.00

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