Coalville charity makes five-figure donation to Ukraine humanitarian appeal
The Barratt Foundation was established by Barratt Developments.
People who fled the war in Ukraine wait in line to board a bus in Poland. Pic: Getty Images/Omar Marques
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A local foundation which supports a range of charities has given £50,000 to help the people of Ukraine.
The Barratt Foundation made the donation to the Red Cross, which is working to ease the suffering of those caught in the conflict.
The Barratt Foundation is the charitable arm of housebuilders Barratt Developments, which has its head office in Coalville, Leicestershire.
The donation will go straight to the Red Cross, who are a partner of the charity Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).
They are working inside Ukraine and at its borders to help those caught up in the crisis.
Mike Adamson, chief executive of British Red Cross, said: "This donation will help us reach people with food, water, medicine, medical equipment and other essentials.
"We thank you for your kind support."
The Barratt Foundation is committed to building strong community relationships and ensuring it creates a positive legacy that helps local communities to thrive.
David Thomas, trustee of the Barratt Foundation, said: "We’ve all been affected by the distressing news from Ukraine.
"We welcome the appeal and are happy to donate to support the vital work the Red Cross is doing to ease suffering and helping families."
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