Ukrainian Refugee Appeal
The Foundation has set up this Appeal to compliment the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal, so we can welcome refugees into Greater Lincolnshire. A Total Giving Page https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/LincolnshireCF-Ukraine) has been created to accept and facilitate monetary donations and every penny raised will go directly to help refugees. The Foundation will not deduct the charity’s running costs from any donation.
Lincolnshire Community Foundation has launched an appeal for Ukrainian Refugees hosted in Greater Lincolnshire.
ABOUT UKRAINE REFUGEE APPEAL
Following the recent lifechanging events in Ukraine, Trustees at Lincolnshire Community Foundation felt it only right to launch an appeal to support refugees arriving in Greater Lincolnshire to ensure they receive the support they need, ensuring individuals and families feel welcome and able to re-settle here. The call to action from local communities has been astonishing, people have clearly demonstrated they want to help ease the suffering of those Ukrainian people who are fleeing their homeland. What the Foundation would like to do, along with partners, is be prepared to welcome refugees as and when they arrive in Lincolnshire.
Money raised will be used to provide essential items, not already covered by National or Local Government, including giving refugees the opportunity to choose for themselves what they need to make their lives better, as they come to terms with their new environment. Funds may also be distributed to local community groups, charities and organisations delivering vital, practical and meaningful support to those who need it, including the cost of removing language barriers, teaching English skills and essential living expenses and will be delivered alongside partner agencies to avoid duplication, so we can be confident money is reaching those who really need support.
The number of refugees arriving in our county is, as yet, unknown, but it’s important we are ready to offer immediate financial assistance now and in the future. The fund will offer a lifeline to many who will arrive in the UK with little or few possessions at all.
