Supporting donations to Ukraine

Northumberland Communities Together, the community support team for Northumberland County Council, have identified a number of locations for residents to drop-off donations of items much needed to support those seeking refuge from the conflict in Ukraine at this time.

Residents in Cramlington wishing to make donations are asked to take them to  West Hartford Community Fire Station.
Details of the specific items needed, and other collection points, can be found online at https://nland.cc/ukraine

Councillor Glen Sanderson, Northumberland County Council Leader, said: “It is crucial we do all we can to support humanitarian aid at this time.

“There will be many people who live within our communities that will have been affected by this crisis and will want to aid support as much as possible.

“This is one way in which we as a council can help those in our communities do just that.”

Items such as first aid kits, personal hygiene products, baby items including milk powder and nappies, tinned and dried food, clothing, warm blankets, sleeping bags will be welcomed.

Financial donations can also be made via the British Red Cross at https://www.redcross.org.uk/ or Disasters Emergency Committee www.dec.org.uk

Full address for West Hartford Community Fire Station: West Hartford Business Park, Cramlington, NE23 3JP .