Red Cross Charity Shop, Coventry Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England
N 52° 23.306 W 002° 14.824
30U E 551240 N 5804508
Red Cross Charity Shop, Kidderminster
Waymark Code: WMF159
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/05/2012
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From their website :-
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement started in 1863, inspired by a Swiss businessman, Henry Dunant. He had been appalled at the suffering of thousands of men, on both sides, who were left to die due to lack of care after the Battle of Solferino in 1859.
He proposed the creation of national relief societies, made up of volunteers, trained in peacetime to provide neutral and impartial help to relieve suffering in times of war.
In response to these ideas a committee, which later became the International Committee of the Red Cross, was established in Geneva. The founding charter of the Red Cross was drawn up in 1863.
Continuously at this location for six months or more.: yes
Structure does NOT have wheels.: yes
Charity name: British Red Cross
How does this organization help others?: From their website :-
We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.
We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities.
And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives.
Items accepted: Anything except electricals
Website of charity: [Web Link]
Address or location description: Not listed
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