A fundraising page has been set up to help the Polish city of Lublin, which has close ties with the Lancaster district.
The city has seen a large influx of refugees fleeing from Ukraine, which is situated just 70 miles from the Ukrainian border.
Now, the Mayor of Lublin has reached out to the city’s friends for help as it struggles to help so many vulnerable people.
Lancaster is closely connected with the Polish city of Lublin, having been twinned since 1994.
The Mayor says that they are particularly short of medical supplies, sanitary products and long-lasting food items, so the fundraising page has been set up to allow money to go directly to Lublin to help those in need at this most upsetting time of their lives.
How to donate
Visit their Totalgiving page HERE
Text LUBLIN followed by your donation amount to 70460 to give that amount. For example, LUBLIN 10 will donate £10.
Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message. Afterwards, you’ll receive a receipt by text, and opportunities to complete a Gift Aid form or set up a monthly donation.
Make your cheque payable to Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions and post to:
Lublin Refugee Appeal, Lancaster District CVS, The Cornerstone, Sulyard Street, Lancaster LA1 1PX
Make a bank transfer to our account at CAF Bank, sort code 40-52-40, account number 00084540
Please use the reference LUBLIN, so we know the purpose of your donation.
Meanwhile, a vigil is being held tomorrow (Thursday March 10th), at Lancaster Priory, to bring together the people of the city in solidarity and prayer for Ukraine.
The Candlelit Vigil for Peace is on between 6:30 and 7pm. Attendees are asked to bring their own candle in a jar.


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