The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) is co-ordinating an appeal for aid in the disaster-hit region, representing charities including ActionAid, British Red Cross, Cafod, Care International, Christian Aid, Concern, Merlin, Oxfam, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision.
Donations to the appeal can be made by calling 0870 60 60 900, or by visiting www.dec.org.uk. 
Donations can also be made online on the individual charity websites.
People can go into UK banks to donate cash or cheques made payable to the DEC Tsunami Earthquake Appeal.
It is also possible to donate cash or cheques (made payable to Post Office ltd) over the counter at Post Office branches.