what s british red cross?

Answer 1

British Red Cross - along with all the other Red Cross and Red Crescent organisations around the world are humanitarian organisations that provide care to those in need: in waqr zones, after natural disasters etc.

They also provide Health and Safety training especially in First Aid. In addition to St. John Ambulance they provide First Aid/Emergency at social events throughout the UK.

The Red Cross was created in the 19th century by a Swiss man called Henri Dunant who reversed the national flag of his country to come up with the organisational motif. He did this following a particularly bloody battle during the wars of Italian independence - Solferino.

The Red Cross have been made particularly famous for the food parcels that they circulated to prisoners of war in WWII.

Answer 2

Its a symbol of peace, nurses long ago wore a blue cross to symbolise they are a nurse, the red cross a red cross, same thing. The red cross is a free charity that offers medical and safety skills and it is a charity which survives with donations. They also offer disabled people use of chairs, walking aids etc which has been donated to them. They were more popular years ago than today. They also attend big events and offer free first aid. Its a real worthwhile charity and doesn't get enough gratitude.

Answer 3

The British Red Cross Society is a prominent part of the largest impartial humanitarian organisation in the world – the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. At the heart of their work is providing relief to people in crisis, both in the UK and overseas. The Red Cross is committed to helping people without discrimination, regardless of their ethnic origin, nationality or religion.



The British Red Cross is a leading provider of first aid services at events across the UK. Thousands of uniformed volunteers give care to the injured at events small and large including Premiership football games, concerts and State events.

First aid volunteers are trained by the British Red Cross, and advanced training in ambulance care is also available.

Answer 4

"THE" British Red Cross is an organisation that runs courses on health and safety in the workplace. What "A" British Red Cross is I haven"t a clue.

Answer 5

Its the cross of St George.... the English national flag.

The "red cross" is synominos with the crucifix.... hence the red Cross organisation is a charity that spreads aid around the world.

Answer 6

Tell your bank. Sounds like a scam, ESPECIALLY if it went from 1.60 to 7.

Answer 7

The Royal Navy? H.M.S.