Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Ukraine crisis appeal webpage

How can we help Ukraine and in particular refugees that are still fleeing the conflict with Russia?

1. By providing sanctuary for refugees through the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme.
 
Three families at UV have been sponsoring Ukrainian refugees here in Torbay since June. If you have one or two spare rooms in your home and you feel that the Lord is asking you to help, please contact the Church Office who would be happy to link you with one of these families who can provide more information and assistance. Maybe you don’t have spare room in your home but are still keen to help.
 
2. Join the Upton Vale Ukraine Support Group on WhatsApp to find out how we as a church are currently helping and working with other groups in the Torbay community.
 
  • Offer to provide some English language coaching for those Ukrainians who are living on their own.
  • Support UV outreach events helping  to provide a space for Ukrainians to get to know one another. The UV Cream Tea held in July attracted over 60 Ukrainians and was a great way for them to provide mutual support and meet other people from Torbay.
  • Transport to events: Ukrainians often need help to get to weekly meetings of the Ukraine/Torbay support group, to social events, language lessons and clubs during the week.
  • Assistance with form filling and in some cases help to understand what is being said at meetings, for example about Universal Credit.
 

3. Giving Financially

Our Global Outreach Team have already distributed considerable sums of money from the UV emergency budget and the Ukraine Relief fund to which many members have contributed very generously.

  • TEN-UK, an existing partner working with churches in Moldova and Romania, has already sent emergency funds to these churches (£2,500).
  • BMS, another existing partner, working with the European Baptist Federation who are supporting member Baptist Union's in Poland and other front-line countries to help refugees and sending relief supplies into Ukraine (£4,900).
  • The Red Cross has vast experience in helping civilian populations trapped by war and with refugees (£1,200).
  • Ukraine Torbay Support CIC are helping with an English language course which started in September for 35 Ukrainian refugees (£1,100).
 
We are also working closely with Torbay Council welcoming refugees to the Bay, with other churches and organisations providing support.


If you'd like to join in and give, here are the ways:

Standing Order and Direct Giving
To set up or increase a regular standing order, or to make a one-off donation, please use the bank details as follows:

  • Upton Vale Baptist Church
  • Account No:  00021384
  • Sort Code:     40-52-40
  • Ref: 'Ukraine' and include 'your name'

Online Giving
To give a gift using your credit or debit card, or by setting up a direct debit, please follow the link below. On the Give Online form, please select 'Ukraine Appeal' from the drop down menu and follow the instructions.

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Gift Aid
If you wish to Gift Aid any of your donations please refer to the Gift Aid information on the Giving page.