Ukraine Crisis: Charities and community groups organise collections, donations and aid from across Sussex

A number of organisation from across both counties have jumped into action - and here is how you can support them.

Midhurst and Petworth area - The landlord of a Midhurst pub is devising a plan to drive crucial support to Ukrainian refugees in Poland - but he needs help from the community.

For the full story and information about how you can help click here to read more.... Volunteers sought to drive humanitarian aid to Ukrainian families

Horsham area - New House Farm Shop in Old Crawley Road, Horsham, is inviting people to take along donations to their car park on Monday, March 7.

If you want to get involved then click here for the full story

Chichester area - A fundraising drive helping those affected by the conflict has been organised by the Ems4Afghans organisation.

For details about how you can get involved click here to read more... Fleet of vans set to drive from West Sussex to deliver aid to Ukraine

Also Chichester refugee charity is fundraising to help Ukrainian refugees.

Children on the Edge, with headquarters in East Street, worked for decades in Moldova and Romania between 1990-2012, where now tens of thousands of refugees have been crossing the borders from Ukraine.

If you want to know more click here to read the full story.

The March CE Primary School in Westhampnett is collecting a whole range of goods from pupils, parents and residents to donate to Ukrainian refugees.

To find out how to get involved click here

Arundel area - On Saturday, March 5, Arundel will be a sea of blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag as residents rally to help.

If you want to know more about the Arundel for Ukraine group and its plans then click here for all of the information

Bognor Regis area - A cake maestro from Bognor Regis is raising money for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal by doing what she does best: baking.

The baker is making cupcakes in an effort to raise money for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. If you want to order some then click here for the full story

Eastbourne area - A woman from Eastbourne has appealed for donations to send to Ukraine – where her family still lives.

To donate and to read a full list of items Mrs Savvinova is urging people to send click here to read the full story

A nightclub in Eastbourne has asked for unwanted clothes to help Ukraine

More information about how you can get involved here.... The Cameo club in Eastbourne will be hosting a clothing collection to raise money for Ukraine on behalf of Red Cross

Brighton area - Brighton comedian Stephen Grant has announced that all profits from this week’s Forge Comedy Club at Ironworks Studios will be donated to the International Rescue Committee towards the vital work they are doing on the ground in Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion.

Want to read more...? Brighton comedian donates comedy club profits to Ukraine

And a 9-year-old Brighton girl has already raised more than £2,000 for children in Ukraine after organising a sponsored bike ride.

If you want to sponsor here then click here for the full story

Worthing area - A German family has pledged to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees after being inspired by a message of love sent by a couple in Worthing.

To find out more click here

Meanwhile across Sussex animal rescue Paws and Whiskers Sussex is appealing for foster homes and donations to help rescue abandoned pets in Ukraine.

If you want to help our four-legged friends then click here for more information.

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