ukraine appeal

[Neil]

the disasters  emergency committee is running an appeal in aid of the Ukrainian refugees, the public response in the neighbouring countries has been superb, there's not much we can do from here to help. i've just donated £50 cos i can't imagine the hardship these people are going thru and will be for a lot longer, until they can go home.

 

https://www.dec.org.uk/

[blutarsky]

The owner of a haulage company in the town I live in has a Ukrainian wife and is taking a HGV to the Poland Ukraine border on Monday morning. We’ve donated some useful supplies and cash to pay for fuel. 
 

The idea that one day you are going about your normal business and the next day the town or city you live in is under fire and you are having to shelter and fear for your life or abandon your home puts the worries about whether to take walking boots or wellies into stark contrast. 

[Crazyfool01]

I was looking at the lists of stuff required today .... and im pretty sure many of us have a sleeping bag knocking about that isnt doing much .... ive a couple which I will be donating to a local collection point tomorrow 

[Neil]

BBC have just reported that ,Liz has chipped in with a decent wedge, better than giving it to Andy to pay off his accusers

[Ayrshire Chris]

Companies have been donating supplies such as nappies, food etc but cash is vital as the cost of transportation is huge given the current price of fuel. Sadly it looks as if we are in for a protracted war that will displace so many. The sight of wifes and children leaving their husbands and fathers behind in a war zone is heartbreaking. Donation given, thanks for the link. 

And note that the government will match any donation pound for pound , remember gift aid as well.

Edited March 3, 2022 by Ayrshire Chris

[guypjfreak]

I've got loads of spare medicines.. Some times I've missed my times.. Been to pissed etc.. Do you have think they except stuff like that.. 

 

[philipsteak]

10 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

Companies have been donating supplies such as nappies, food etc but cash is vital as the cost of transportation is huge given the current price of fuel. Sadly it looks as if we are in for a protracted war that will displace so many. The sight of wifes and children leaving their husbands and fathers behind in a war zone is heartbreaking. Donation given, thanks for the link. 

And note that the government will match any donation pound for pound , remember gift aid as well.

This. 

'Stuff' is sort of fine, but cash is better. Then the people who know exactly what is needed, can buy exactly what is needed.

Edited March 4, 2022 by philipsteak

[philipsteak]

In fact, the more I read about it. 

Don't send stuff, send cash.

 

[Crazyfool01]

2 minutes ago, philipsteak said:

In fact, the more I read about it. 

Don't send stuff, send cash.

 

Money it is then … cheers 

[Losing my hair]

Everything helps but a donation to DEC is best. They know what is needed where, can buy in bulk and can buy locally to save on transport 

[gooner1990]

£30 DONATED.

[chuckles07]

Sorted. 

[Fishman]

Most important thread on the site - even today.

Done.

[DareToDibble]

Donated.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Somebody owed me £50 and was going to pay it back but told me about this match for match thing by the Government. So, I told him tp put that £50 in. he said he would - and he will.

As an aside my wife said to me last night that obtaining cash etc might be difficult for individual people needing money as the banks have been hit with people taking cash out. She then muted the possibility that maybe crypto could be used if this became a problem. I don't really know about the ins and outs, but know that I'll probably be donating more cash.

 

[gigpusher]

Yes we donated to DEC this week as well. If it makes the government cough up more it seems the best way to donate. Apparently Brexit is making it a fucking nightmare for things that have been donated with lots of people being turned back due to having insufficient paperwork.  

[Ayrshire Chris]

According to bbc reports Emily has added the Red Cross Ukraine appeal to the regular charities the festival contributes to.  Fine gesture. 

[gigpusher]

37 minutes ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

According to bbc reports Emily has added the Red Cross Ukraine appeal to the regular charities the festival contributes to.  Fine gesture. 

Yes it's on the poster as well as the Ukrainian flag colours on the border of the poster. A lovely little touch and one of the many reasons why Glastonbury is such a class festival.  

[Zoo Music Girl]

Donated yesterday too. Doesn't feel like enough but is hard to know what else to do at the moment 😞

[Joshuwarr]

Money donations to key organisations the best way to go. I think a lot of organisations are becoming quite overwhelmed with certain supplies.

[GlastoEls]

23 hours ago, Neil said:

the disasters  emergency committee is running an appeal in aid of the Ukrainian refugees, the public response in the neighbouring countries has been superb, there's not much we can do from here to help. i've just donated £50 cos i can't imagine the hardship these people are going thru and will be for a lot longer, until they can go home.

 

https://www.dec.org.uk/

Done. 

[Neil]

Just heardon rsdio four that the Ukrainians are getting offered a lot of benefit shows

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

https://twitter.com/johnsweeneyroar/status/1499803638578954243?t=Ts8WuWplwhiWYcooiRRVJg&s=08

[grumpyhack]

I bank with the Coop and they emailed me a DEC link saying that they too will be chipping in match funding like the UK government.  Lobbed in my £50 so, hopefully a double bonus for the DEC.

[Zoo Music Girl]

For comedy fans, this benefit is also donating funds (good lineup too):

https://www.gfsboxoffice.com/event.php?rhlstp=no&id=48249