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Colten Care Homes Donate to Ukraine Relief Efforts

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Residents and staff at Colten Care Homes in the New Forest and Longham are donating items to help those affected by the war in Ukraine. The charity New Forest for Ukraine (NFFU) receives no government or DEC funding and relies solely on public donations to deliver humanitarian aid across Ukraine on a monthly basis. Colten Care is donating surplus and unwanted items, including mobility equipment, clothes, bed tables, and sanitary supplies, gathered from their care homes and warehouse in Ringwood.

Key Takeaways:

  • Colten Care Homes are donating surplus and unwanted items to New Forest for Ukraine (NFFU), a charity established after the 2022 Russian invasion to deliver humanitarian aid across Ukraine.
  • The charity relies solely on public donations as it receives no government or DEC funding.
  • Items collected include walking frames, crutches, clothes, bedding, medical equipment, and unopened nutrition drinks.
  • Colten Care's donation is a result of a partnership initiated by former Linden House Home Manager Lorraine Bell, who was moved by the stories of Ukrainian residents working at the care home.
  • New Forest for Ukraine has sent more than 550 metric tonnes of aid to Ukraine since 2022 and has dispatched over 22 metric tonnes in recent months.
  • The charity has a strong presence in the community, with Colten Care being one of its supporters in the care industry.
  • The charity is urging others in the sector to get involved and donate what they can to help make a difference.

Statistics:

  • Over 550 metric tonnes of aid have been sent to Ukraine by New Forest for Ukraine since 2022.
  • More than 22 metric tonnes of aid have been dispatched to Ukraine by New Forest for Ukraine since May.
  • Each lorry, arranged by Logiscom, carries 52 huge pallet boxes of requested aid.
  • Colten Care is donating items such as mobility equipment, clothes, bed tables, and sanitary supplies to New Forest for Ukraine.

Sources:

  • Colten Care Homes
  • New Forest for Ukraine (NFFU)
  • Logiscom
  • Philip Hartley

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