Who are we?

Our charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people in need. We believe that everyone deserves access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, healthcare, and education, regardless of their circumstances. We work tirelessly to provide assistance to individuals and families affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters, both locally and globally.

About Us - Ukraine Appeal

Our charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people in need. We believe that everyone deserves access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, healthcare, and education, regardless of their circumstances. We work tirelessly to provide assistance to individuals and families affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters, both locally and globally.

What we do

At our core, we value compassion, empathy, and a deep commitment to social justice. We strive to be a voice for the voiceless, shining a light on issues that are often overlooked or ignored. We believe in the power of collective action, and we work collaboratively with partner organizations, volunteers, and community members to create positive change.

The objects of
the CIO are:

Provision of practical assistance and relief to people in need in Ukraine and those who see Ukraine as their home in any part of the world who are victims of war or conflict.

  • Supply of aid as deemed necessary by the Trustees in the given circumstances.

  • Provision of shelter to those who have been displaced or rendered homeless by war or conflict.

  • Supply of clean water to affected populations, including those living in areas with limited access to safe drinking water.

  • Provision of food aid to combat malnutrition and hunger among affected populations.

  • Supply of clothing, baby items, sanitary and hygiene items to support the basic needs of those affected by war or conflict.

  • Provision of medical and surgical items to address the health needs of affected populations.

  • Ensuring the equitable distribution of aid to those most in need, without discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, or other factors.

  • Collaboration with local partners and communities to ensure effective and efficient delivery of aid.

  • Monitoring and evaluation of relief efforts to measure their impact and identify areas for improvement.

Meet the Team

Viktoriya - Ukraine Appeal

Dmytro

Secretary and Trustee

Viktoriya

Co-Founder & Chairperson

FAQs

Most asked FAQ's are below.

If you cannot find what your looking for then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

  • If you're interested in volunteering or offering services you can reach out to us directly, please contact us via our contact us page where you can find all contact information.

  • Yes we are, UKRAINE APPEAL is a registered charity with England and Wales. You can check here to check charity commission website.

  • Donations can be made in a variety of ways, including online via our donation page which has links to payal and our chartiy bank. If you cannot donate via these then please dont hesitate to contact us.

  • You can send in your cheque, made payable to: Ukraine Appeal, The Pinnacle, Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1BP

  • Unfortunately, Ukraine Appeal is not able to accept donations of clothes or blankets. However, we appreciate your support and encourage you to donate to other charities, such as British-Ukrainian Aid, which accepts blankets, or to local charity shops that can take these items. Ukraine Appeal focuses on sourcing and sending necessary items to countries in need in the quickest, most efficient, and cost-effective way.

  • Charities must follow the Charities Act, which is designed to protect the people the money is intended to help. According to the Act, money given freely and without condition cannot be refunded except in exceptional circumstances. In such cases, our Trustees would have to make a decision following guidance from the Charity Commission.

  • If you have concerns regarding a family member who is a British national currently in Ukraine, you can get in touch with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office either by sending an email to fcdo.correspondence@fcdo.gov.uk or calling 020 7008 5000.

    In case you are a British national requiring assistance, consular support is still accessible via the 24-hour helpline of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. You can call

    +380 44 490 3660 (from Ukraine)

    +44 (0) 1908 516666 (from the UK)

    Moreover, you may contact the Central Tracing Agency Bureau of the ICRC through ctabureau@icrc.org or +41 22 730 3600. Alternatively, you can get in touch with your nearest Red Cross or Red Crescent Society. You can find their contact details in this directory: https://familylinks.icrc.org/directory. It is important to note that our humanitarian services are free of charge.

  • There are numerous innovative ways you can participate in supporting the Ukraine Appeal. Some of these ways include:

    • Organizing a gameathon or live streaming while gaming.

    • Arranging a cake sale.

    • Conducting sponsored challenges such as a sponsored walk, sponsored silence, or creating your own challenge.

    • Packing bags at supermarkets in exchange for donations.

    • Creating a Facebook fundraiser to gather money from your social network.

    • Offering your skills in return for donations by holding an online or in-person tutorial. You can share your cooking, language, or music skills and raise money simultaneously.

    • Additionally, there are plenty of ideas for virtual events, including quizzes and book clubs.