On 31 August 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office published information on supporting people affected by floods and a mudslide on the Nepal-China border. The department said the UK government immediately announced a £5 million response package to support the most urgent humanitarian needs in Nepal, and directed donors to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies appeal in support of Nepal.

The FCDO advised donating cash through trusted charities and aid organisations rather than goods, saying cash can be transferred quickly and used to buy what is most needed. It said unsolicited goods donations, though well-meant, can obstruct supply chains and delay life-saving assistance, and that anyone wishing to donate goods should check with charities and community groups for lists of needed items.

For safe giving, the office advised checking a charity's name and registration number, noting that in the UK most charities with an income of £5,000 or more must be registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. It also advised confirming a charity is genuine before sharing financial information and asking the organisation for more details if in doubt.