Bailiff’s Ukraine appeal is the best supported
BAILIFF Richard McMahon has expressed his amazement at how much has been raised by his appeal for financial support for the people of Ukraine.
More than £300,000 has been donated to the Bailiff’s Disaster Relief Fund appeal, which was launched at the start of March.
Mr McMahon said the money would aid the people of Ukraine following the invasion of their country by Russian forces.
‘The people of Guernsey have continued to show incredible generosity, exceeding amounts raised for previous disaster appeals,’ he said.
‘I have been amazed by the amount contributed, which has been boosted by some incredibly generous donations, and appreciate the wonderful efforts of all those who have arranged events and activities with a view to the proceeds going to the fund.
‘Unfortunately, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues with more and more people affected by the war, the increased bombing of towns and cities, and the vast exodus of refugees forced to flee their homeland to escape the invasion. Their plight is beyond anything we can comprehend.’
On Friday the first tranche of £200,000 was transferred from the fund to the Disasters Emergency Committee, an umbrella group of UK charities, to assist it and the agencies it works with in their efforts to help those affected.
How to donate
By bank transfer:
Bank: NatWest Bank, Guernsey, sort code 60-09-20, account number 74070487
In person at the bank counter:
Any branch of NatWest in the Bailiwick for the account of Bailiff’s Disaster Relief Fund Ukraine Appeal, number 74070487
By post:
Cheques may be made payable to Bailiff’s Disaster Relief Fund Ukraine Appeal and sent to The Bailiff’s Chambers, Royal Court House, St. Peter Port, GY1 2NZ
