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.

Concert Forbidden Melodies
Concert Forbidden Melodies Canterbury for Ukraine is delighted to share that our special concert Forbidden Melodies which took place on Saturday, 8th March 2025 at St. Peter’s Methodist Church, Canterbury. was a tremendous success. The event, which deliberately coincided with…

Concert 🎶̶ FORBIDDEN MELODIES🎶̶
FORBIDDEN MELODIES– just one week to go ! Final rehearsals with C4U Ladies’ Choir are underway. Soon, the melodies that were once silenced will be heard again. 8 March 19:00 St Peter’s Methodist Church, Canterbury Free entry – donations welcome…

C4U Ladies’ Choir sang for Ukrainian servicemen of Operation INTERFLEX
C4U Ladies’ Choir sang for Ukrainian servicemen of Operation INTERFLEX 🇬🇧 On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training as part of Operation INTERFLEX held a memorial event to honour the fallen defenders and civilians who…
3d Anniversary of War in Ukraine
Canterbury Stands for Justice for Ukraine 🇺🇦 Yesterday, Canterbury for Ukraine (C4U) brought together the British and Ukrainian communities to mark three years since Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine. The events, held under the powerful message “Justice for…

Join Us in Honouring Ukraine’s Resilience and Standing for Justice
Third Anniversary of the War in Ukraine For 11 years, Ukraine has been fighting for its freedom, resisting Russia’s war of aggression. Three years ago, this war escalated into a full-scale, brutal, and bloody invasion—a challenge not only for Ukraine…

Malanka 2025
Malanka 2025: Canterbury for Ukraine Brings Communities Together in Kent On 26 January 2025, Canterbury for Ukraine hosted a vibrant Malanka celebration at St Mary’s Church in Chartham, bringing together over 150 guests for an unforgettable evening of Ukrainian cultural…

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…

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…

C4U Ladies’ Choir sang at ‘A Shared Harvest’ event at St Mary Bredin Church and say ‘Thank you’ to all
C4U Ladies’ Choir sang at ‘A Shared Harvest’ event at St Mary Bredin Church and thanks everyone!06.10.2023 We the Canterbury for Ukraine Ukrainian Ladies Choir are still feeling the warmth and joy from last night’s “A Shared Harvest” event, and…