How you can help Ukraine from Scotland.

hollycampbellsmith
Mar 7, 2022
6 min read

Updated: May 2, 2022

If you are living in Scotland just now, then like many, you will be wondering how you can best help those in Ukraine and those who have fled the war to surrounding countries.

Below is a list of ways you can help that we aim to keep updating as the plea unfolds.

Please check back regularly to see if there are any updates. We also invite you to leave any resources for ways to help Ukraine in the comment section below.

UPDATED/NEWLY ADDED ARE IN ORANGE*

GLOBAL (in and outside of Scotland)

Save lives in Ukraine | Come Back Alive (support for Ukrainian Armed Forces).
NBU Opens Fundraising Account for Humanitarian Assistance to Ukrainians Affected by Russia’s Aggression (bank.gov.ua) (National Bank of Ukraine have opened an account for humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians).
Home - Razom (razomforukraine.org) (Providing critical medical supplies for Ukrainians).
www.icrc.org (humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war).
Nova Ukraine (humanitarian aid to ordinary people and families with children affected by war in Ukraine).
Fundraiser by Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher : Stand With Ukraine (in partner with Air B&B to raise money to house people fleeing to other countries outside of Ukraine).
Home | Disasters Emergency Committee (dec.org.uk) (Humanitarian appeal for Ukraine).
Unicef UK - Children's charity - For Every Child in Danger (Providing food, water, first aid, and education to children and families).
Accommodation, Help & Shelter for Ukraine | Facebook (Facebook group for those looking for and those who can give accommodation, help, & Shelter for people fleeing Ukraine).
The Kyiv Independent - News from Ukraine, Eastern Europe (Support local news and journalism from Ukraine).
Ukraine News Premier Independent English-language Source — The New Voice of Ukraine (nv.ua) (Support local news and journalism from Ukraine).
How to support Ukraine | Article, News | News | UNISON National.
Join or organise a peace protest. (This shows solidarity with Ukraine and puts pressure on government officials and others in powerful positions)
*List of Companies that have left Russia (and decided to stay).

(If you're from outside of Scotland and wanting to help please also contact your local community hall, community facebook groups, or contact your local government.)

ALL OF SCOTLAND

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) (Updates on the new sponsor scheme to make sure that Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their homes have a route to safety and how you can apply to become a sponsor).
Host a refugee in your home - Positive Action in Housing (paih.org) (sign up to host a refugee or donate to help pay for transport costs and other necessities involved in temporary housing for refugees).
Donate to UK for UNHCR (unrefugees.org.uk).
Scottish Preloved Baby Box for Ukraine | Facebook (Baby boxes filled with pre-loved items from around Scotland to send to Ukraine and surrounding countries for Refugees of the War).
Write to your MP! Stress that your local MP encourages Boris Johnson’s administration to put harsher sanctions on Russia & lead in the world’s humanitarian response by providing stronger allied aid to Ukraine.
Join or organise a Peace Protest. (This shows solidarity with Ukraine and puts pressure on government officials and others in powerful positions).

ISLANDS

SHETLAND

Crowdfunding to the most vulnerable in the Ukraine - donate funds to help save children ❤️ on JustGiving (Organised by local Islander Kate Niesciur).
Ryan Thomson is fundraising for The British Red Cross Society (justgiving.com) (Shetland stands with Ukraine fundraiser).
Shetland Stands with Ukraine | Facebook (Updates on how to help Ukraine from Shetland).

SKYE

Support for Ukraine - Isle of Skye – Dick's Edinburgh (dicks-edinburgh.co.uk) (Isle of Sky print proceeds go to humanitarian aid for Ukraine).
Skye & Lochalsh Support for Ukraine | Facebook (Updates on how to help Ukraine from Skye and Lochalsh).

ORKNEY

Crowdfunding to help the transportation of aid items from Orkney to help the people of Ukraine on JustGiving.
Granny's Box - United with Ukraine (orkney.gov.uk).
Employability Orkney- Restart Orkney | Facebook (Restart Orkney are taking items for the people of Ukraine).

ISLE OF MULL

Vigil for the Ukrainian People at the pontoons,Tobermory,Isle of Mull | Facebook (8th March 2022).
Aros Hall, Tobermory | Facebook (Have been working with Isle of Mull Ice cream to send items from Mull to help Ukraine).

ISLE OF ARRAN

Arran for Ukraine | Facebook (Updates on how you can help Ukraine if you live in the Isle of Arran).

HIGHLANDS

INVERNESS

Touch of Poland Inverness | Facebook (Updates of when 'Touch of Poland' shop in Inverness are taking item donations and volunteers for packing etc.).

CAITHNESS

Caithness Voluntary Group | Facebook (Possible updates on how to help Ukraine from Caithness area).
John O'Groats and Caithness News - read the latest news (johnogroat-journal.co.uk) (Possible updates on drop off locations and events being held for Ukraine).

NAIRN

Nairn County FC (facebook.com) (Updates on current and future drop offs for Poland Red Cross via Nairn County Football Club).
Nairn Boxing Club | Facebook is collecting supplies for the Ukraine. The drop off is at 95 High Street Nairn between 6pm and 8 50pm Monday Wednesday and Friday. Contact Emma McWilliams 07534441922 (please call to find out if still collecting).
Supporting Ukraine Art Exhibition | 17th - 20th March 2022 between 10am - 5pm at Wasps Studio, Grant Street, Nairn, IV12 4NN.

ROSS AND CROMARTY

OLEXII NOVIKOV: Official Merchandise [Support For Ukraine] – Stoltman Brothers (Stoltman Brothers create Merch to raise money for Ukraine).

SUTHERLAND

Please contact us/comment below so we can add to the list.

MORAY

Moray Supports Refugees | Facebook (Updates on support and collections for Refugees coming from Ukraine and how people of Moray can help).

ELGIN

Food Plus Elgin | Facebook (Updates on collections and drop offs in Elgin, Moray).
Friends of Ukraine--St. Thomas/Elgin | Facebook (Fundraiser and drop off updates for Elgin and St.Thomas area).

FINDHORN & KINLOSS

Supporting Ukraine – Kinloss and Findhorn Church (Updates on how Kinloss and Findhorn can support Ukraine).

FINDOCHTY

Finechtie Focus | Facebook (Findochty primary and nursery school updates on possible drop offs of donations for refugees).

FORRES

Forres for Ukraine | Facebook (Group to share updates on drop offs and donations for Ukraine).
Rotary Club of Forres | Facebook (Updates on collections for Ukraine).
Forres Rotary in Support of Ukraine - JustGiving (Monetary donations via Forres Rotary in support of Ukraine).

LOSSIEMOUTH

Lossiemouth Community Council | Facebook (Updates on events and support from Lossiemouth for Ukraine).

ABERDEENSHIRE

Fundraiser by James Kennedy : Ukraine Aid (gofundme.com) Moffat resident and student James Kennedy is organising a fundraiser to drive his van to the Ukrainian/Polish border with medical supplies and other humanitarian materials.
Protecting the World's Most Vulnerable | Stella's Voice (stellasvoice.org.uk) (Accepting donations and essential items for Ukraine).

KINCARDINE AND MEARNS

Kincardine Community Group | Facebook (Updates on drop offs and donations for Ukraine).
Mearns Kirk | Facebook & Mearns Kirk - HomePage(Updates on emergency response for Ukraine via the church).

ANGUS

CARNOUSTIE

OurCarnoustie | Facebook (Updates on events and drop offs in Carnoustie for Ukraine).
Hello Carnoustie | Facebook (Updates on appeals in Carnoustie for Ukraine).

PERTH AND KINROSS

ZHP Perth | Facebook (Polish Scouts of Perth Updates on essential donations from Perth area to Poland for those fleeing Ukraine).
Polish Taste Perth's Agnieszka Grabowska is raising money to pay for heat and food for 3 women and 4 children who are being housed in Poland by her friend. https://www.facebook.com/donate/1129886331178891/3133912273544362/ .
Tayside and Strathearn Help for Ukraine | Facebook (Coordinating aid donated by the citizens of Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Aberfeldy and Strathearn to reach Ukrainians)
Crowdfunding to provide support for Ukrainian refugees in Poland. on JustGiving (Proceeds go to practical support for people who have fled from Ukraine to Poland).

STIRLING

Ukraine - Solidarity – Stirling Coffeev (Stirling Coffee are using all the proceeds raised from the purchase of their Ukraine Solidarity Stirling Coffee to proc) (Stirling Coffee are using all the proceeds raised from the purchase of their Ukraine Solidarity Stirling Coffee to proc)vi