Local hauliers SJ Bargh has launched an Urgent Ukraine Refugee Appeal, and is gathering items for delivery to help the millions of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Their Appeal echoes that of other local organisations, including Animal Care and Morecambe Football Club, which is a donation hub for support, and pupils of Lancaster Royal Grammar School.
There’s also a Caton and Friends for Ukraine Facebook Group, which has a number of useful links and information on how local people can support refugees.
Working with their network Palletforce, SJ Bargh are sending urgent items over to help those in need from their SuperHub, and ask that you drop off items to their Caton Road head offices by Monday 14th March 2022, the first shipment leaving Lancaster the following day.
“Let’s pull together and support these families in need,” the team ask on Facebook.
“Palletforce are kindly sending items through the network free of
charge to help support those in need,” they explain. “Using our depot and the network, we will send boxed up items down to the hub to be palletised and distributed to those in need.”
Following guidance from local charities, SJ Bargh are asking for donations of the following items:
• Soaps, shower gels, shampoos, and conditioners
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste for children and adults
• Sanitary Products
• First Aid kits
• Plasters/ Bandages
• Hairbrushes
• Painkillers
• Nappies
• Baby Wipes
• Small Baby Toys
• Baby Formula
• Towels
• Blankets
• Chocolate Bars & Sweets
If anyone would prefer to provide a cash donation, SJ Bargh will also be
purchasing desired items ready to send for those in need.
• SJ Bargh Ltd Head Office: Caton Road, Lancaster LA1 3PE | Open Monday – Friday: 7.00am – 7.00pm | Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm |
Sunday: 12 noon – 4.00pm | Tel: 01524 881300
• SJ Bargh Group: www.sjbargh.co.uk | Facebook | Twitter
Animal Care
Local charity Animal Care have started an appeal to help the animals in Ukraine and are asking all their supporters to donate what they can to help.
Donations can be made on a dedicated Justgiving page or they have collection tins in their charity shop on Market Street, Lancaster, and tea rooms.
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February, international animal charity IFAW is preparing to send emergency aid to two local animal shelters in Ukraine that urgently need help.
These are Shelter Pif, a dog rescue centre located in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Evacuation is not an option for shelter staff and the over 800 dogs in their care.
The other is Holivka Shelter, located in Gorlovka in eastern Ukraine. Staff are not allowed to cook hot food for their dogs because the fire could draw unnecessary attention to the shelter. They desperately need to buy dry food for the 300 dogs in their care.
IFAW developed strong relationships with both of these shelters during the 2014 Russia-Ukraine conflict, and have remained in touch over the years as they slowly rebuilt their homes, shelters, and lives.
“Your gift today could help IFAW rush emergency aid to provide pet food, veterinary supplies,” say Animal Care, “and wages for daily care staff to both shelters in Ukraine, and help protect other animals around the world.”
Morecambe Football Club
The Mazuma Stadium has become a donation point for essential items to help refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Donations are being accepted in Main Reception at the Mazuma Stadium from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, which will then be collected by Co-Chairman Rod Taylor, before being transported to Ukraine.
Unfortunately, they will not be taking donations on a matchday.
To aid the collection process and to avoid any wastage, only items on the list of essentials below should be donated. Please note that Morecambe FC cannot accept items of clothing unless they are specifically listed below.
The essential items are:
• Blankets
• Sleeping bags and mats
• Thermos flasks
• Pillows
• Raincoats
• New underwear for men, women and children
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Shower gels, shampoos
• Hairbrushes
• Instant food
• Instant milk for babies
• Canned food
• Energy bars
• Wipes
• Nappies
• Torches and batteries
• Bed linen
• Sanitary products
There will also be a bucket outside the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 12th March, ahead of Morecambe’s Sky Bet League One fixture against Cheltenham Town, where the Rotary Club will be helping to raise funds for Ukraine.
• For more information visit this page on the Morecambe FC site
Lancaster Royal Grammar School pupils 2300toKyiv fundraiser
A group of sixth formers at Lancaster Royal Grammar School have started a fundraiser for the civilians of Ukraine. 23 pupils are each going to run, swim, or row 100km, totalling to 2300km – the distance between Lancaster and Kyiv.
They have set up a GoFundMe to collect donations and a website to track progress.
“We aim to smash our target of £2300, one pound for every kilometre travelled,” says Tom Anderton. “Any donations or shares are greatly appreciated, and we would love for you to interact with us to help us reach our goal.”
• Support the #2300toKyiv fundraiser here on GoFundMe
Caton and Friends for Ukraine Facebook Group
The Caton and Friends for Ukraine Facebook Group has an appeal, too, and are collecting the following: baby formula, bandages! dressings (all sizes and types)! nitrile gloves all sizes and thermal (foil) blankets.
These can be dropped off in Caton at the Station Garage, and at the Melbourne Pub at 57 Slyne Road, Lancaster LA1 2JH.
They will also accept cash donations to buy more specific medical supplies.