Canterbury for Ukraine (C4U) is a registered charity, which started in March 2022 as an initiative of local volunteers, charity organisations and local businesses who work together to support Ukrainian families coming to the Canterbury District (Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and surrounding villages) in their search for safety after escaping the atrocities of war in Ukraine. (Reg. №1204746)
Protect – Progress – Provide
Are you eager to help the people of Ukraine but are unsure where to start? See this useful slideshow.
C4U is supporting arrival, hosting and settling down of displaced Ukrainians in the Canterbury area. Some brilliant information for both hosts and guests can be found on the Resources page.
Find out more about our activities here – including language classes, support hubs and social events.
Malanka: A Ukrainian Winter Mystery
Malanka: A Ukrainian Winter Mystery Canterbury for Ukraine warmly invites you to immerse yourself in one of Ukraine’s most ancient and cherished winter traditions. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore Malanka, a celebration that has been preserved for…
The Holodomor Anniversary 2024
The Holodomor Anniversary 2024 🕯️🌾 On Saturday, 23 November, the historic walls of Canterbury Cathedral witnessed a profoundly moving event — a memorial service to honor the victims of the Holodomor. The Holodomor, the man-made famine that claimed millions of…
Ukrainian Independence Day 2024
Canterbury Celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day: 33 Years of Freedom, 30 Months of Resilience On Saturday, August 24th, the city of Canterbury was adorned in blue and yellow, standing strong despite the grey clouds and rain. It was a day when…
2nd Anniversary of War in Ukraine
2nd Anniversary of War in Ukraine Canterbury for Ukraine (C4U) organises events on February 24th to commemorate the second anniversary of the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and the ensuing destructive war. As the…
Lecture “Holodomor and modern genocide of Ukrainians through the prism of the concept of Soviet genocide by R. Lemkin” at universities.
Lecture “Holodomor and modern genocide of Ukrainians through the prism of the concept of Soviet genocide by R. Lemkin” at universities.01.12.2023 In November, Ukrainians commemorate the victims of the 1932-1933 famine. In addition to online lectures for children in the…
Service For Ukraine to commemorate Holodomor in Ukraine
Service For Ukraine to commemorate Holodomor in UkraineService 25.11.23 On behalf of the C4U Ukrainian Ladies Choir, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the inter-denominational service held on 25 November 2023 at All Saints Church…
Events to commemorate Holodomor 2023
Events announced as Canterbury prepares to commemorate Holodomor Canterbury for Ukraine (C4U) today announced events to mark Holodomor – or ‘the Great Famine’ – the Russian induced famine which killed millions of Ukrainians in the 1930s. As the current conflict continues, the commemoration takes on special importance as Ukraine…