REACT joins forces with leading emergency response charities

REACT Disaster Response has become the latest organisation to join the National Emergencies Trust’s National Charitable Partners Programme, which aims to ensure that when domestic disasters arise, no one is left behind.

The National Emergencies Trust is an independent charity set up to raise funds from the general public in the event of UK disasters such as floods, acts of terror and major accidents. When a disaster occurs, the National Emergencies Trust collaborates with charities like REACT and other bodies to raise and distribute money to support those affected.

In the event of an emergency, REACT can deploy highly trained responders within as little as four hours to provide early situational awareness, logistical support to vulnerable groups and wider incident management. Other leading emergency response charities in the programme include The British Red Cross, which recently expanded its package of support to encompass trauma-informed psychosocial and mental health care. These organisations have come together to ensure that people affected by UK emergencies receive fast, wrap-around support.

Mhairi Sharp, CEO of the National Emergencies Trust, said:

“The National Charitable Partners programme is all about making friends before we need them. While the Trust is here to quickly raise funds for emergency survivors, our growing network of expert partners means we can quickly switch on specialised support that complements Community Foundations’ vital grassroots grant-making efforts, so that no one is left behind when the worst happens. By coming together with other emergency response charities, and combining unique strengths, we can ensure survivors get wrap-around help, as soon as they need it.”

Toby Wicks, CEO of REACT Disaster Response, said:

“I am beyond thrilled that we are joining forces in this way. The National Emergencies Trust is transforming responses within the UK and it's such a privilege for REACT to be able to make a contribution to that effort. Only by working harder, faster and most importantly, together, will we be able to respond best to the unmet needs of the hardest to reach and most vulnerable communities in the immediate aftermath of emergencies.”

The National Emergencies Trust’s National Charitable Partners Programme currently comprises 18 organisations. REACT Disaster Response is an emergency and crisis response charity, operating both in the UK and overseas. REACT provides rapid humanitarian action for the hardest-to-reach and most vulnerable, deploying teams of highly-trained volunteer Responders who rapidly identify and meet critical needs.