04 August - The British Red Cross Society was established in 1870

 

The British Red Cross Society was established on August 4, 1870. It was founded by Sir William MacGregor in the United Kingdom and became a part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which had its roots in the efforts of Henry Dunant, who founded the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863.

The primary aim of the British Red Cross Society was to provide voluntary medical services during times of war, but it has since expanded its scope to provide humanitarian aid and support in response to emergencies and disasters both within the UK and internationally. The organization operates based on the fundamental principles of the Red Cross Movement, including humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.