# British Red Cross launches fund for victims of terror anywhere in the UK

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/06/04/british-red-cross-launches-fund-for-victims-of-terror-anywhere-in-the-uk/
- Published: 2017-06-04T15:46:27+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The British Red Cross has launched the UK Solidarity Fund which will be available
to help the victims of terror anywhere in the UK.**

 

The fund has been established following Saturday’s vehicle and knife attacks on 
London Bridge and in surrounding streets. This was the third terrorist attack in
the UK in as many months.

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[The UK Solidarity Fund](http://www.redcross.org.uk/en/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/UK-Solidarity-Fund)
will support people who have been injured, bereaved or traumatised by terror attacks
in the UK. It will be used to “help alleviate immediate suffering and ensure that
victims and their families do not face short-term financial difficulties”.

 

The charity has been running the [We Love Manchester Emergency Fund](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/05/24/british-red-cross-sets-emergency-appeal-fund-following-manchester-arena-attack/)
in partnership with Manchester City Council and Manchester Evening News.

 

Following Saturday night’s attack in London, the British Red Cross is now establishing
this UK-wide appeal to people affected by terror attacks anywhere in the UK when
they occur.

 

[⌊London Bridge⌉⌊London Bridge⌉[

 

_Photo: Andrew Smith on [Flickr.com](https://flic.kr/p/8SyNYF)_

 

 

 

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “As we slowly come to terms with this tragic
event, I know many Londoners will want to support the victims and their families,
together with those who have lost loved ones or been injured during the recent horrendous
attack in Manchester.

 

“This new fund will help those most in need of support and provide a focal point
for those who want to help.”

 

## Red Cross disaster appeals

 

The British Red Cross has had experience of running such appeals, including those
launched after the 7 July 2007 London attacks, the [Westminster attacks](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/03/23/100k-raised-six-hours-westminster-policemans-family-appeal/)
of March 2017, and the [Manchester bombing](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/05/24/british-red-cross-sets-emergency-appeal-fund-following-manchester-arena-attack/).

 

Mike Adamson, chief executive of the British Red Cross, said: “The events in these
two great British cities in the last two weeks are shocking and horrifying. Our 
thoughts are with all of those affected at this terribly difficult time.

 

“The new UK Solidarity Fund will support victims of the attacks and their families,
and provide a way for people to donate to help those affected in their time of need.
It will also help us to stand prepared to swiftly provide support in the event of
future incidents.

 

 

 

The [We Love Manchester Emergency Fund](http://www.redcross.org.uk/en/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Manchester-Emergency-Fund)
will also remain open.

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