Welcome to the About Us page. Please take a minute to read about what we do on a day to day basis and also our longer term goals.
We have provided some photos to give you a feel for the centre, we hope you enjoy viewing them
Sending Aid to Ukraine
We collect food, clothing, toiletries, medicines, sleeping & camping gear to be sent to Ukraine by International Aid Trust.
They distribute it through a network of churches in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
Sending Aid to Ukraine
We know this aid is getting through with over 654 tons sent so far (March ’24) valued at £13.4 million.
You can find out more on their website https://internationalaidtrust.org.uk/
Helping Ukrainians arriving in Sefton
Often arriving in just the clothes they stand up in and unable to speak much English.
We offer a warm welcome introduce them to other Ukrainians and provide the basics: clothing, food, toiletries and information and advice on getting benefits, schools and doctors.
Helping Ukrainians arriving in Sefton
Once settled they use our centre for learning English and for social and recreational activities.
It is vital that they are able to preserve their culture whilst integrating into British society.
Helping Ukrainians arriving in Sefton
We work very closely with Sefton Council’s Resettlement Team to support Ukrainians into work and through the transition to their own tenancies.
Helping Ukrainians arriving in Sefton
We support British families that host these Ukrainian guests and sometimes assist Ukrainians to find a family to live with in Sefton.
Key Policies
Ukraine Welcome Centre is a restricted fund project of North Liverpool and South Sefton Methodist Circuit a Registered charity 1163418.
Ukraine Welcome Centre is a humanitarian project supporting Ukrainians displaced by the war who now residide in Sefton and across Merseyside.
Contact Details
Blundellsands Methodist Church Mersey Road, Crosby L23 3AE
M: 07360152886 E: crosbyuacentre@gmail.com
North Liverpool and South Sefton Methodist Circuit Office
Linacre Mission, Linacre Road, Litherland L21 8NS
Minister: Rev Ian Hu Tel. 0151 922 2836
Important Documents
Ukraine Welcome Centre (North Liverpool and South Sefton Methodist Circuit)is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ZB813675)
Registration Certificate – ZB813675
Staff
Managing Trustee and Project Director
Alan Lewis – 07360 152 886
Centre Manager
Olena Maksym 07470 446 525 olenam@uacentre.onmicrosoft.com
Assistant Manager
Olga Nemchenko 07470 446 526 olgan@uacentre.onmicrosoft.com
Supported by more than 40 English and Ukrainian volunteers