Ukraine Appeal and Sunflower Ukrainian School Support the “Milton Keynes City of Culture 2029 – Back the Bid” Campaign
Ukraine Appeal and Sunflower Ukrainian School proudly support Milton Keynes’ bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. Together with our children, parents, teachers, volunteers and the wider Ukrainian community in Milton Keynes, we are backing the campaign to celebrate the city’s creativity, diversity and cultural strength.
Ukraine Appeal Appoints Ife Thomas as Ambassador for Wellbeing Programme Supporting Ukrainians Displaced by War
Ukraine Appeal is proud to announce the appointment of a new Ambassador for Telling My Story, the charity’s pioneering mental health and wellbeing programme for Ukrainians displaced by war. Author, TEDx speaker, neurodiversity expert, and creator of the Three Mirrors Framework Ife Thomas has shared why she chose to become an ambassador for the programme.
Ukraine Appeal Shortlisted for MK Community Foundation Charity Awards
Ukraine Appeal has been shortlisted as a finalist in the MK Community Foundation Charity Awards 2026 in the Arts & Heritage category. This recognition highlights our cultural, educational, and community work in Milton Keynes and the positive impact we’ve made over the past year.
40 Years Since the Chornobyl Disaster: Remembrance Day in Milton Keynes (VIDEO)
Milton Keynes marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster with a community remembrance event honouring victims and promoting peace. Organised by Viktoriya Shtanko on behalf of Ukraine Appeal, Sunflower Ukrainian School, and the Ukrainian community in Milton Keynes, in partnership with the MK Peace Pagoda and The Parks Trust.
Supporting Ohmatdyt: How Our Community Turned Compassion Into Action
Ukraine Appeal and Ukrainian community in Milton Keynes donated £500 to support Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv through a community‑led fundraiser and emergency appeal. Thanks to donations from our “Andriyivski Vechornytsi” charity performance, additional contributions after the missile attack on the hospital, and the commitment of our volunteers, essential medicines have now been purchased and delivered. This joint effort by the Milton Keynes Ukrainian community, Sunflower School, and our partners in Ukraine shows how compassion and unity can bring real help to children in need.
Ukrainian Community in Milton Keynes Thanks City Council for Raising the Ukrainian Flag
The Ukrainian community in Milton Keynes extends its sincere gratitude to Milton Keynes City Council for raising the Ukrainian flag alongside the Union Jack — a powerful gesture of solidarity, friendship, and shared values.