Chorley & District Support For Ukraine
In April 2026, we were honoured to have been presented with a special certificate of appreciation by the Mayor of Chorley (Cllr Alistair Morwood) in recognition of our efforts at the ‘Ukraine Unit’ donation centre in Chorley. Group coordinator Stuart Clewlow and Volunteer Joseph accepted the award on behalf of all the hard working Volunteers. […]
CategoriesNewsApril 2026: We had so many donations for Ukraine to pass onto International Aid Trust this weekend, I struggled to try and fit everything onto one photograph. Although I didn’t get everything onto the photo, we were able to handover a wide range of items such as two pallets of medical supplies, clothing, bedding, toiletries, […]
In March 2026 our group was presented with a very special certificate of appreciation from the High Sheriff of Lancashire Jim Carter DL and his wife Annabel. It was a nice evening, surrounded by a dozen or so other voluntary groups from Lancashire, all being acknowledged for their service and dedication – including friends from […]
CategoriesNewsMore teamwork for Ukraine! I am really pleased to share another good news story about cooperation between like minded groups, all to benefit Ukraine. Cumbrian candle company Wax Lyrical reached out to me with regards to our “Trench Candle” campaign and our appeals for wax. The company wanted to contribute. So in order to make […]
CategoriesNewsMany thanks to the people of Skipton and the surrounding areas for a wonderful delivery of supplies at the ‘Ukraine Unit’ donation centre in Chorley. Everything was dropped off by a couple of vehicles and it was then good to have a chat with John, ably assisted by Mabel! See if you can spot her […]
CategoriesNewsOn International Women’s Day in March 2026, we gave thanks and sent best wishes to everyone, both sides of the English Channel, dedicating time and effort in support of Ukraine. Thank you to all the hard working Volunteers, generous Donors, supportive Sponsors, our patient Partners, our friendly Guests from Ukraine, and of course – all […]
CategoriesNewsI am very pleased to report that in February 2026 we received a special signed flag from the 152-й Окремий розвідувально-ударний батальйон (152nd Reconnaissance Strike Battalion) as a sign of appreciation for support we have been able to provide them in Ukraine. The flag will be displayed at the ‘Ukraine Unit’ donation centre in Chorley, […]
