A public charity appeal has today been launched to help support Ukrainians who are desperately fleeing the ongoing war and trying to relocate in Manchester. The MCR Ukraine Welcome Fund money has been introduced to help support charities and voluntary sector groups across the city in providing assistance to those arriving in the city.
Following what would have been a treacherous journey for many, small grants for essential items and advice will be offered to help support families, women and children as they try to settle in Manchester. It will be run by the Lord Mayor of Manchester's charity We Love Manchester, in partnership with Manchester City Council, who have already kicked off the fund themselves with a £50,000 donation.
And the charity has pledged that every penny donated will go towards supporting Ukrainian refugees in the city - many of which have been forced from their homes and travelled thousands of miles to safety as the ongoing war with Russia rages on. Council leader Cllr Bev Craig was among those supporting the fund, as she announced that Manchester 'stands in solidarity' with the Ukrainian people.
