Regular payments to the international Disasters Emergency Committee have been made as the need has been identified and that is continuing into 2023 as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
Today, £12,500 is being paid out to support the ongoing work of the DEC. That is the seventh payment made from the Bailiff’s fund.
Pictured: A number of payments have already been made to those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Bailiff Richard McMahon said that the money will help those affected during the bitterly cold winter weather Ukranians are facing.
“There is unfortunately no sign yet of an end to the war with fighting continuing in the south-east of Ukraine and Russian air strikes indiscriminately hitting vital services in major towns and cities even far from the current front line. Millions of people therefore remain affected by the war and continue to need our assistance to help to alleviate their suffering,” he said.
“At this time of the year when it is particularly appropriate to remember those less fortunate than ourselves, any donation, whether large or small, will be sincerely appreciated and enable our community to support the DEC and its partner agencies to maintain their vital work. Whatever we can do to help will be welcomed by those who receive it.”
Payments can be made to the Bailiff’s Disaster Relief Fund in person, by post or online. The fund is held by Natwest, sort code 60 09 20, account number 74070487.
Pictured: Natwest on the High Street, St Peter Port.
The Bailiff’s Disaster Relief Fund has existed since 2001 when it was first launched by de Vic Carey.
The Fund is intended to be a focal point for local donations in support of fund-raising initiatives promoted by the Disasters Emergency Committee, which itself is an English registered charity.
The DEC represents a number of humanitarian agencies to maximise donations from the public for an effective humanitarian response to major disasters overseas.