Like many people across the UK, we have been shocked and saddened by the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It is clear this is a humanitarian disaster with appalling and far-reaching consequences for millions of people across the region.

Through the UK Community Foundations network of 47 Community Foundations across the UK, we stand in support of our sister organisations in Ukraine and are in close contact with Foundation networks in Europe, including the European Community Foundation Initiative.

Here in Berkshire, we stand ready to support refugees as we have done before. We are in close contact with Berkshire’s six local authorities on the role we can play as a Community Foundation. We have also reached out to local refugee charities, the Ukraine Community Centre in Reading and the Polish Association in Slough. We are on standby to support with emergency funding where it may be most needed.

The situation is evolving rapidly and we will continue to keep this page updated on what we are doing to support refugees and the Ukrainian community in Berkshire.

How you can help

Contributions of all sizes and from all sources are welcomed. Companies are able to claim corporation tax relief against any donations they make and private donations can attract an additional 25% through Gift Aid.