Ukranian 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 Ukranian 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.

The Foundation has set up this Appeal to compliment the Disasters Emergency Committee

appeal, so we can welcome refugees into Greater Lincolnshire. A TotalGiving 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.

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.

Lincolnshire communities have already demonstrated their empathy with the plight of the

Ukranian people. This is another way we can all express our support for those in dire need.

Sue Fortune, CEO at Lincolnshire Community Foundation says: “Recent events in Ukraine have disrupted and are devastating millions of lives. Whole families don’t know where to turn and many countries are stepping up to the mark and offering practical help, welcoming refugees.

“The Foundation wants to emulate this welcome for those who arrive in Lincolnshire and we need financial support to do so. Please give  whatever you can, however small because every penny raised will help someone displaced  from their home. Staff and Trustees at the Community Foundation are committed to  supporting refugees in the best way possible to help them integrate, create a sense of

belonging and ensure their needs are met as they begin a new life here.”

Councillor Mrs Patricia Anne Bradwell OBE, Deputy Leader of Lincolnshire County Council said:

“We have all seen the terrible pictures of women and children leaving their homes, taking

with them only what they can carry. It is clear from the people’s generosity so far that this

has really touched people’s hearts.

“ We’re grateful to the Community Foundation for  establishing a local fund for donations to help those who come into Lincolnshire. This will  support new arrivals to enjoy some ‘normal’ activities that we all take for granted like  choosing new clothes or enjoying social activities, as well as providing essentials.

“The  Community Foundation may not be well known to you but is long established. I hope you’ll

be able to support this local fund”.