12 schools across Milton Keynes helped to fill a storage unit wall to wall with items donated for the Ukrainian Appeal on 14th March.
Children from reception to year 6, parents, governors and staff members have all pulled together to deliver the items.
Kate Holland, Headteacher at St Mary & St Giles Church of England School in Stony Stratford, part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) Trust, commented “it was an amazing day highlighting the power of working together. We are so thankful for all the donations received and for the governors, staff, parents and children for making this happen across our IFtL family of schools plus our feeder school Russell Street”.
Diana, originally from Romania, now living in Milton Keynes, said “What started as a simple text asking for donations from friends and family turned into something amazing! As the donations poured in, we had some challenges arranging the transport and we formed a relationship with Nova Poshta Global, based in Maidstone (a privately-owned Ukrainian postage service).
"The CEO Club of Ukraine sponsored the transport so it was free of charge. We then found Tarsin London, a Romanian haulage company, who offered to take goods to the Ukrainian border. Between them, both companies have set up a constant flow of collections to reach different regions of Ukraine.
"Our group was formed by people that wanted to donate and help. Claire, from Milton Keynes, started a collection at her house, as the word spread, we joined forces and needed bigger storage space!
"Iva, from Ukraine, now living in Milton Keynes had gathered a massive amount of donations and put us in contact with Cllr Paul Trendall (Councillor for Campbell Park and Old Woughton Ward) who sourced our storage space in Crownhill, Milton Keynes and helps with sorting out the donations.
"With extra help from Pauline, from Astwood Village who created a collection point in her community and donated a remarkable amount of goods and to Sarah, from Northampton who has supported the project from the beginning.
"I am 1000% sure that I chose the right place to move to the in UK (almost 7 years ago). I knew Milton Keynes had a great community spirit, but I never expected it to this extent. The Milton Keynes residents and their desire to help has been overwhelming”
If you would like to donate or volunteer your time please contact Diana Roman - 07341 144814
Denbigh School and Shenley Brook End School have also teamed up with DSV MK to act as a collection point for donated items for refugees from the conflict in Ukraine.
They are taking collections until 17th March.
We've teamed up with @sbeschool & DSV MK to act as a collection point for donated items for refugees from the conflict in Ukraine. Contributions (from attached list) can be left in our Reception until 17 March. We've had an amazing response already. @DSV_AS #HelpUkraine pic.twitter.com/hpuGhG3K41
— Denbigh School (@DenbighSchoolMK) March 14, 2022
