To support those affected by the war in Ukraine, Brooke Weston Trust has donated surplus computers to hospitals and refugee programmes in Kyiv and Kharkiv. These computers, once unusable by the Trust and our students, were offered as donations to provide essential tools for both medical professionals and displaced children, offering a lifeline during a time of crisis.

Michelle Wenham, Chief Operations and Resources Officer at Brooke Weston Trust coordinated the donation of the computers, and shared, “we strongly believe that contributing to society is essential in shaping well-rounded and empathetic students. Donating the Trust’s surplus equipment may be a small gesture, but knowing that we are helping hospitals and supporting the children of Ukraine during this time of unrest makes it incredibly meaningful.”

There is a team from Peterborough and Sheffield through the unincorporated community group called Helping Our Ukrainian Friends. The team is currently in Kyiv purchasing generators and food for front-line communities. These essentials are imperative to continue to keep these communities running and the team in Ukraine will be distributing them shortly.

Computers continue to be in short supply in Ukraine, and if you would like more information or to get involved, visit Helping Our Ukrainian Friends as any help will make a tangible difference to the lives of those affected by the war.