Glory to
Ukraine!
Slava
Ukraini!
Supporting the Ukrainian community since 2022
Then...
Bridge to Unity has been supporting the Ukrainian community in the UK since Russia's invasion in 2022.
In the early days of the conflict, we collaborated with various organisations to supply and deliver care packages to the Polish border and helped raise funds through our community events.
Raising funds, raising hope.
To date, we have delivered over £75,000 worth of medical equipment to Ukraine along with an ambulance that is now being used for medical evacuations on an almost daily basis.
Now...
Three years on, our programmes continue to support Ukrainian refugees now living in the UK.
From community sports days and cultural celebrations to memorial services and even a visit to Parliament, our relationship with the Ukrainian community is stronger than ever.
HeArt of Hope
Photos taken by a Ukrainian soldier, who was recently killed, formed the heart of a UK exhibition that highlighted the creativity still found on the frontlines of Russia’s invasion.
Volodymyr Rakov’s photographs were featured in “Heart of Hope,” an art
exhibit held at St Faith’s Church in Havant, Hampshire. The exhibition marked the
third anniversary of Russia’s invasion on February 24 and aimed to celebrate Ukrainian culture.
The event was mentioned in the national media, including The Independent, and The Standard newspaper.
a bridge between cultures
united in hope
Anna Fedorchuk
Ukrainian Psychologist & Poet
I believe that my poetry will be a bridge between cultures.
On the day of remembrance for those who lost their lives due to Russian aggression (24th February 2025 – the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine), I had the unique opportunity to present my poetic performance at St. Faith's Havant in the United Kingdom and introduce the local community to Ukrainian poetry and my native language.
The most difficult challenge during the performance was realising that my fellow countrymen were listening to me. I could feel their energy and was struck by the silence that fell under the sound of poetry. I saw tears in the eyes of the audience.
The local community did everything to make this event happen. And there is something deeper in this – the understanding that art can speak where words are lacking. Britain, which has also gone through difficult historical trials, understands how important it is to give a voice to those going through loss, fear, and hope, those separated by distance and time.
Maryna Melnyk
Ukrainian Artist
I was honoured to present my paintings from the series "Ukrainian Sun" in such sacred and beautiful place as St. Faith’s Church in Havant.
The Ukrainian Art Project, part of the daily artistic work of Creatful CIC, offer a supportive space for Ukrainian children and adults affected by war and displacement.
Through fine art, traditional decorative painting (Petrykivka), clay modelling, and mixed media, participants revive their ties to tradition and heritage, process emotions, and explore personal growth through creativity.
Led by Ukrainian art teacher and art therapy practitioner Maryna Melnyk, the project culminated in the Heart of Hope exhibition—an emotional showcase of student artworks that reflect the power of healing from within and nurturing their inner world.
Each piece tells a personal story, offering a meaningful bridge between art and healing.
The name Heart of Hope symbolises the strength and warmth that art brings in times of uncertainty, and the shared hope that connects all participants.
