Tag: British Red Cross

British Red Cross launches podcast to help people navigate division

Stuart Mitchell

Three quarters of UK adults (75%) believe the UK is divided as a country, new research from the British Red Cross has revealed. A nationwide poll for the charity also found that almost as many (72%) feel the country has become more divided in the past five years. The findings come as the British Red Cross releases Bridging Divides, a podcast series exploring why people find it difficult to discuss divisive topics and offering practical steps to have open, empathetic conversations with people we disagree with. The survey also found that many…

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British Red Cross announces Helen Bennett and Gabrielle Inglis to join board of trustees

Stuart Mitchell

The British Red Cross is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Bennett and Gabrielle Inglis to its board of trustees. Both formally joined the board on 1 January 2026. Helen Bennett is CEO at Weber Shandwick UK, bringing over 25 years of experience in integrated communications for leading global brands. With a track record spanning FMCG, retail, financial services and the not-for-profit sector, she is passionate about guiding organisations through complex change and issues. Helen has spent 18 years at Weber Shandwick in senior leadership roles, including Global Lead…

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British Red Cross launches new Humanitarian Education Programme

Stuart Mitchell

Last month, the British Red Cross is launching a first-of-its-kind Humanitarian Education Programme for 11–18-year-olds. It helps teachers and youth workers develop humanitarian knowledge, skills and confidence of young people, giving them the tools to act with kindness and resilience when facing global and local challenges.   The programme gives educators the confidence, empathy and practical tools to respond. Three modules are already available – War and Conflict, First Aid and Climate Preparedness.  They use real-life scenarios, interactive films, games, and step-by-step guidance to help young people:  Prepare for emergencies –…

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Leading UK disaster-response charities join forces to support those affected by national emergencies

Stuart Mitchell

As the new National Risk Register is published, three of the UK’s leading emergency response charities have come together to ensure that people affected by UK emergencies receive fast, wrap-around support. The British Red Cross and REACT Disaster Response are both participating in the National Emergencies Trust’s National Charitable Partners Programme, which aims to ensure that when domestic disasters arise, no-one is left behind. As part of the Programme, both charities have designed tailored assistance packages that can be activated quickly in the aftermath of national emergencies, such as floods,…

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Fear of causing anxiety is preventing parents from talking to their children about refugees

Stuart Mitchell

New Research: Over half (51%) of UK parents with school aged children fear talking to their children about refugees and the impact of conflict and persecution will make their child anxious. Despite 65% of parents believing it’s important to have conversations with their children about refugees, more than two fifths (43%) admit they themselves feel worried speaking to their kids about the subject. This is according to new research from the British Red Cross. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has created one of the biggest and fastest influx of refugees that Europe has ever seen, triggering…

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