A Journey Completed: Computers Now Supporting Students in Ukraine
We are delighted to share that the computers generously donated through the support of Computers 4 Good have now arrived safely in Ukraine and are already being used by students and teachers at the local school.
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.
Care Packs Available for Ukrainian Families in Need
Ukraine Appeal is distributing 2kg Care Packs containing essential hygiene and care items donated by CarePacks (Charity No. 1209874). Eligible families and individuals experiencing financial hardship or vulnerability can now apply online. Each pack includes items for adults, babies and young children, aiming to support those most in need across our community.
Ukraine Appeal and Sunflower Supplementary School Join National HOPE Campaign
Ukraine Appeal and the Sunflower Ukrainian Supplementary School are joining the national “HOPE – Help Other People Eat” campaign, led by AUGB and AUW, to honour the victims of the Holodomor and support families facing food insecurity today in both the UK and Ukraine. Our community is collecting non‑perishable food for the local Food Bank and raising funds for the “Bake for Ukraine” mobile bakery, which delivers fresh bread to frontline villages in Ukraine.
Computers for school in Ukraine
Ukraine Appeal has delivered another high‑impact project supporting education in Ukraine. Through a collaboration with Professor Michael Mainelli, Z/Yen Group and Tech 4 Reuse, refurbished computers are being sent to Lyceum No. 2 in Pokrovsk, enabling pupils and teachers to continue learning despite the ongoing war. Building on this success, partners have committed to providing 40 additional laptops, strengthening our long‑term support for Ukrainian children and advancing our mission to deliver practical, life‑changing aid.
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.
Standing with Heroes: Honouring Memory, Supporting the Future
Ukraine Appeal brought the community together for Standing with Heroes, a moving event honouring those who gave their lives for Ukraine’s freedom. In a space of remembrance and solidarity, we reflected on the courage of fallen defenders and those still protecting Ukraine today. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, an EcoFlow generator funded through the event has now been delivered to the Sumy region, providing vital assistance to people living under constant threat. This collective effort shows the strength, unity, and compassion of the Milton Keynes Ukrainian community and our partners.
Ukraine Appeal Charity Delivers Christmas Hope to Children’s Hospitals in Kyiv
Ukraine Appeal CIO and the Sunflower Ukrainian School helped deliver 110 Christmas parcels to children in Kyiv hospitals, offering comfort during war and treatment. Prepared by the Ukrainian community in Milton Keynes, the gifts highlight the charity’s ongoing humanitarian support for families in Ukraine.
Ukraine Appeal Delivers Four Generators to Kherson Region
Ukraine Appeal has delivered four inverter generators to the Kherson region, providing essential heat and power to communities affected by ongoing attacks. Funded through donations and volunteer support, this mission brings real help and hope to Ukrainians facing infrastructure damage and daily hardship.
War in Ukraine: 'My fear is that I may lose my family any minute'
This BBC News report captures the moment our charity journey began, as Viktoriya Shtanko — now CEO of Ukraine Appeal — spoke about the fear for her family in Ukraine and the urgent need to help her hometown under attack. What started with three volunteers coordinating supplies from Milton Keynes has since grown into a registered charity, a strong Ukrainian community hub, and the officially recognised Sunflower Ukrainian Supplementary School. This media coverage tells the story of how our mission to support Ukraine first took shape.