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Stephen Fry pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ Disasters Emergency Committee

The comedian was among the stars celebrating the charity and its support for those impacted by disasters.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

John Swinney announces £300,000 in extra humanitarian aid for Middle East conflicts

THE Scottish Government will provide an extra £300,000 in humanitarian aid to help people affected by conflict in the Middle East, First Minister…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

British aid worker in Gaza for Christmas says UK donors are giving people ‘hope’

The Disasters Emergency Committee, a coalition of UK charities, has raised £37.5 million since October.

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Premier League to donate £1m to help relief efforts after Turkey and Syria earthquakes

Former top-flight star Christian Atsu, who now plays in Turkey, is among those still unaccounted for after disaster

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023

Appeal to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria raises £32m in 24 hours

The Disasters Emergency Committee’s fund was boosted by donations from the King and matching funding from the UK Government.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Welsh Government commits six-figure sum to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

'This is a deeply sad and devastating event... this financial support will go towards ensuring the urgent aid that people need to survive can be provided.'

Wales Online · Feb 9, 2023

Aid workers in Turkey and Syria describe devastation caused by earthquake

The Disasters Emergency Committee is co-ordinating a joint rapid fundraising response by 14 charities.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Brits raise £400m to make UK appeal largest charity donor to Ukraine in the world

The Disasters Emergency Committee brings together 15 UK charities who have provided vital supplies to Ukraine

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2023

UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee becomes biggest donor to charities after Ukraine appeal

DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Ukraine appeal raises £400m in UK donations

The Disasters Emergency Committee has become the biggest charity donor to the response inside Ukraine, according to the UN.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023