OUR HISTORY

The Red Cross was founded more than 150 years ago.

Read on to find out more about our history.

The beginnings of the Red Cross

One man’s vision inspired a whole Movement

The Red Cross in the Second World War

Find out about our work during the war.

British Red Cross

The British Red Cross has a long history of supporting those in need, in peacetime and in war.

Gibraltar Red Cross

Read more about the history of the Gibraltar Red Cross