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.

Upcoming Events

September 12, 2024
people walk with the Ukrainian flag

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…

February 20, 2024

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…

November 28, 2023

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…

November 1, 2023

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…

October 22, 2023

London trip with Youth Ukrainian Hub

London trip with Youth Ukrainian Hub21.10.2023 Youth Ukrainians Hub went to London on a tour of the British Library and the British Museum! It was our first trip together and it was a success. We had a great time, everyone…