How to help people affected by the conflict in Ukraine

On this page, you'll find information about how to help support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine in both the UK and in Europe.

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Donating money for Ukraine

Supporting Ukrainians in the UK

Helping people in Ukraine

Fundraising for Ukraine

Donating to Ukraine

Donating money to Ukraine

Sending money allows us help with whatever is needed, source things locally, and transport items quickly. 

If you want to quickly provide aid to Ukraine today, the best way is to donate to the British Red Cross' Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Donating clothes, food and goods

We do understand that not everyone is in a position to give money, but we can only accept money for emergency appeals. For this reason, we are not currently accepting the following donated items for Ukraine:

• Clothes
• Food
• Medical supplies
• Goods

These kind offers are really appreciated, but we can only accept money for emergency appeals. It also means volunteers can concentrate on the response, rather than sorting and transporting donated items, like clothes and food.

Helping Ukrainian refugees in the UK

Homes for Ukraine scheme

You can host Ukrainian refugees under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. The government has announced that the UK will welcome as many Ukrainians as needed through the scheme, but this relies on sponsors.

Under the scheme, Ukrainians will have access to public services, work and benefits.

The British Red Cross offers support for Ukrainian nationals in the UK.

Volunteering with Ukrainian refugees

We don’t have any volunteering roles in the UK to support people from Ukraine affected by the conflict in Ukraine. We are constantly monitoring the evolving situation and will keep our volunteering page updated with opportunities. 

Volunteering with the Red Cross in Ukraine

Currently, we are not sending volunteers from the UK to Ukraine. This includes medical and logistical experts. Our teams there have told us that the best way to support the response in Ukraine is to raise funds. This is our focus, through our emergency appeal. Donate now to the Red Cross' Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Understand more about why we don't provide volunteering abroad.

Helping people in Ukraine

Helping a friend or family member leave Ukraine

If you are concerned about a British family member in Ukraine, please contact the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office by emailing fcdo.correspondence@fcdo.gov.uk or by calling 020 7008 5000.

For British nationals who need assistance, consular support is still available through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 24-hour helpline:

• +380 44 490 3660 (from Ukraine)
• +44 (0) 1908 516666 (from the UK)

How to get help from the Ukrainian Red Cross

Please find contact details for the Ukrainian Red Cross local branches here. 

There is also some useful information for people affected by the crisis in Ukraine on this page.

Fundraising to support the Ukraine Crisis Appeal

If you want to raise money for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal (Insert link) you can organise a fundraising event to support people in Ukraine. To discuss this, please get in touch: 0300 456 1005 (calls are charged at standard UK landline rate). 

You can also email us at getfundraising@redcross.org.uk or register your interest in a fundraising event.

There are also lots of creative ways you can get involved to support the appeal, here are a few ideas you could try.