Building Society open for donations to Ukranian appeal

Skipton Building Society in Oldham

A building society in Oldham has introduced an over-the-counter service for those who want to make donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Skipton Building Society has pledged £50,000 to the appeal and opened an account for customers to donate direct to the appeal.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can call into the Skipton branch at 23 Market Place, Oldham, OL1 3AB.

Alternatively, you can also call the Skipton Direct team on 0345 850 1722 and people can also donate by bank transfer with the following details: Sort Code 20-78-91 – Account number 70798924 – Reference 997580860.

Kerry Bray, Branch Leader at Oldham, said: "Skipton Building Society stands with Ukraine and the international community as it deals with a devastating humanitarian crisis in the heart of Europe.

"The Disasters Emergency Committee is working hard to provide shelter, food and water for families fleeing the conflict, including an estimated 500,000 people who have already arrived at neighbouring countries with nothing but the clothes on their backs. These families need help, and in launching this dedicated account together with a Skipton donation of £50,000, we’re aiming to get much needed funds to them as quickly as we can."

"For more than 169 years, Skipton has believed in building better futures – for everyone. Now, as the humanitarian crisis grows in Ukraine, that future is being put under threat for many families. Skipton stands with countless others in offering its support to all those affected."

You can visit any Skipton Building Society branch and donate money to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal over the counter.

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