The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) was formed in 1963. We are an umbrella organisation for 14 humanitarian aid agencies.

The 14 member agencies are:

* ActionAid

* British Red Cross

* CAFOD

* Care International

* Christian Aid UK

* Concern Worldwide

* Help the Aged

* Islamic Relief

* Merlin

* Oxfam

* Plan UK

* Save the Children

* Tearfund

* World Vision

The member agencies are the leading UK registered humanitarian charities that fulfil certain criteria. DEC members have the profile to ensure successful national appeals and expertise in the delivery and provision of aid. Members' performance and any new applicants are reviewed every two years.

DEC is a registered charity: 1062638

Disasters Emergency Committee red square logo and copyright are owned by the DEC and should not be used without our express permission

CONTACT US DIRECT: webmaster@dec.org.uk