Milton Keynes Shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029
We are delighted to celebrate the exciting news that Milton Keynes has been shortlisted for the UK City of Culture 2029, progressing from an initial longlist of nine locations to become one of just four finalists competing for this prestigious national title.
Earlier this year, Ukraine Appeal Charity and the Ukrainian Supplementary School "Sunflower" proudly supported the campaign by contributing ideas to the city's bid and sharing our vision for how culture can bring communities together.
Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Centre is seeking volunteers to help preserve Ukraine’s archival heritage
The Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Centre has developed an AI model to recognise handwritten texts in Cyrillic, Hebrew and Yiddish, and is now calling for volunteers to help train it. Volunteers from any country can join online, working with more than 10 million archival documents and checking AI‑generated transcriptions against the originals. Learn more and apply via the link.
Ukraine Appeal Brings to Milton Keynes a Historical Exhibition on the Holodomor Previously Displayed in the UK Parliament
Created by the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, this English‑language exhibition explores the Holodomor of 1932–1933 — the man‑made famine imposed by the Soviet regime that devastated Ukraine and claimed millions of lives.
Help us deliver power units to Ukrainian communities enduring relentless attacks
As Ukraine faces another autumn and winter under relentless attack, Ukraine Appeal is launching a focused campaign to fundraise for EcoFlow generators and power stations for communities across Ukraine. Discover why this support is urgently needed and how you can make a difference.
Ukraine Appeal CEO Attends “40 Years On: Chornobyl’s Legacy and European Environmental Security”
The event brought together experts, policymakers and community voices to reflect on the disaster’s enduring impact not only on Ukraine, but on Europe’s environmental security as a whole.
Our Local MP Raises the Work of Ukrainians in Milton Keynes in Parliament
Our local MP Emily Darlington highlighted the work of Ukraine Appeal and the Sunflower Ukrainian School in the House of Commons, recognising the support we provide to Ukrainian families in Milton Keynes. Speaking to Defence Minister Luke Pollard, she emphasised the challenges Ukrainians face this Christmas and praised our community’s ongoing efforts.
Council vows to top up “thank you” payments for people hosting Ukrainian families in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Council has announced plans to top up payments for residents hosting Ukrainian families, ensuring they continue to receive full support. Since 2022, more than 550 Ukrainians have settled in Milton Keynes, with most welcomed into the homes of generous local hosts. From April, the UK Government will cap national “thank you” payments at £350 per month, regardless of how long families have been in the country — prompting the Council to step in and protect local hosts from losing vital support. Read the full article on the MK Citizen website.