# British Red Cross launches UK floods appeal

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/07/23/british-red-cross-launches-uk-floods-appeal/
- Published: 2007-07-23T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The British Red Cross has launched a National Floods Appeal in support of the 
communities affected by floods throughout the UK. Within an hour the appeal total
had passed £300,000, with several donations from companies including HBOS and Tesco.**

The British Red Cross said that funds raised “may be used to support individuals
in hardship, support community recovery activities, local appeals and community 
groups”.

Describing the national appeal as “unprecedented”, the charity said that it will
cover flooding events throughout the UK. This will include floods in the North of
England that preceded the appeal launch, events in progress, and any events that
occur “within a reasonable period following the launch of this appeal”.

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Donations can be made online, via the phone on 0845 054 7200 (quoting National Floods
Appeal), via local Red Cross Shops, or by cheque.

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