ANNUAL REPORT 2023-24 IL
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2 Mission 3 Objectives 4 Vision 5 Highlights 7 Others about us 8 UIL in numbers 9 A note from the Director 11 A note from the Chair 13 PROJECTS 13 London Ukrainian Review 15 Ukrainian Film Festival 17 Translation workshop 18 Retrospective 19 Event timeline 27 COURSES 27 Literatura 29 Ukrainian Language School 33 English Language School 34 PEOPLE 34 Volunteers 35 UIL Benefactors 36 Team 39 ANNEXE
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U K R A I N I A N I N S T I T U T E UIL L O N D O N
MISSION
The Ukrainian Institute London (UIL) is an independent charity dedicated to championing Ukrainian culture and shaping the conversation about Ukraine in the UK and beyond. We bring together experts, creatives, policymakers, and active citizens to explore Ukrainian perspectives on global challenges.
Through our diverse programme of events, educational courses, and digital content, we provide audiences worldwide with nuanced and reliable information about Ukraine. We shed light on Ukraine’s knowledge and experiences to highlight the urgency of international solidarity in pursuit of democratic security in Europe and beyond.
The UIL is an independent charity registered in England and Wales. It is affiliated with the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv.
‘EUNIC London highly values its collaboration with the Ukrainian Institute London, particularly in these challenging times. Our partnership has fostered cultural exchange and dialogue, bringing European and Ukrainian voices together in a meaningful way. We look forward to continuing this important work, promoting shared values and artistic expression across our communities.’
MARIOS THEOCHAROUS EUNIC LONDON CO-PRESIDENT
‘It has been a great honour to work with the Ukrainian Institute London. The event in celebration of the life of Victoria Amelina was especially significant and one that I will never forget. It was an extraordinary evening capturing the love of her friends and colleagues in a moment of pure defiance and even joy. I am still moved by the memory of the speeches and readings. Thank you, Ukrainian Institute London, for all that you do — please keep doing it!’
BEE ROWLATT EVENTS PRODUCER, BRITISH LIBRARY
Registered charity number: 1170753.
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OBJECTIVES
Position UIL as an influential platform for fostering discussions about global challenges collaboratively.
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Expand our programme of activities to reach diverse audiences, and deepen collaborations with creatives, scholars, and policymakers in the UK and worldwide.
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Broaden our community of supporters by engaging individuals who share our values and are willing to contribute time, ideas, and financial support.
The work of the Ukrainian Institute London is vital for keeping Ukraine in the public eye in the UK. I am proud to be a benefactor of the Institute.’
Henry Marsh CBE, DCL, MA, FRCS Neurosurgeon, UIL Benefactor
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VISION
At the UIL, we see Ukraine as a rich source of invaluable experience. In the years ahead, our goal is to broaden our initiatives to share the lessons Ukraine has to offer, helping the international community address crucial issues such as justice, environmental challenges, neo-imperialist warfare, and other urgent matters affecting the UK, Ukraine, and the world at large.
In light of the recently signed historic 100-year partnership agreement between the UK and Ukraine, our role has become more crucial than ever in strengthening cultural and intellectual ties between the two nations. Our long-term aspiration is to establish Ukraine House in London — a dedicated space for educational and public-facing activities, promoting international cooperation, fostering solidarity, and driving social change.
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HIGHLIGHTS — 2023–24
Held a lively debate between our Patron Philippe Sands and journalist Olga Tokariuk at the Reform Club, a discussion on Crimean Tatars at Goodenough College, and literary evenings with Ukrainian authors including Iryna Shuvalova and Artem Chekh.
Became a proud Associate Member of the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC).
Hosted discussions on ecocide, female perspectives on war, and other global issues with partnering institutions including the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), Europe House, the British Library, University College London, the University of Exeter and others.
Launched a programme of events delivered in Ukrainian, including a discussion on sanctions and international law and an event on the emotional resilience of displaced Ukrainians.
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Organised discussions with leading experts, including Nataliya Gumenyuk, Christina Lamb, Jojo Mehta, Melinda Simmons, Mykola Bielieskov, Maria Berlinska, Taras Dobko, Timothy Garton Ash, and others.
Published three issues of the London Ukrainian Review ( LUR ) in partnership with the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna (IWM) and Academic Studies Press (ASP).
Showcased some of the finest examples of Ukrainian cinema through a retrospective held at the Garden Cinema and welcomed over 900 viewers at our annual Ukrainian film festival at Curzon Soho.
Launched a programme of FILM FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER events delivered in Ukrainian, including a discussion on sanctions curzon $path say ; E JAGUAR and international law and ‘ ” an event on the emotional be ) id resilience of displaced Ukrainians. 6
OTHERS ABOUT US
MAIRI RYAN _.§ HEAD OF EVENTS, RSA
‘It was a privilege to collaborate with the UIL to examine the environmental impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine. As the war continues and intensifies, it is vital to highlight the courage and creativity of those working to rebuild in ways that enable both humanity and nature to flourish.
The Institute assembled an expert panel who spoke vividly of the scale and severity of the ongoing damage to natural services and ecosystems, while also presenting new ideas, alliances and innovations across design, technology, construction, policy, and law that are offering hope for a future focused on justice, recovery, and regeneration.’
JUDY TROTTER HEAD OF ADULT EDUCATION, JW3
‘An absolute highlight was the event with Dame Melinda Simmons, the former Ambassador to Ukraine. With fascinating and meaningful stories to share, she enthralled and horrified the capacity-full hall, holding them in the palm of her hand.
There are few people of this depth with the ability to bring her life in Ukraine alive, and we are grateful to the Institute for making this event happen.’
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UIL IN NUMBERS
Attendees in-person
331
Attendees online
80
Literatura course attendees
222
Ukrainian language students
63
Events organised
900
Film Festival attendees
1455 English language students
15,000 8% ↑ 12,900 5% ↑ 7,800 18% ↑ 2,400 85 % ↑ 4,500 15 % ↑ 3500 17 % ↑
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A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
When I joined the Ukrainian Institute London four years ago, the world was a different place. We were in the midst of a global pandemic, and I vividly remember wondering how our troops in Eastern Ukraine would survive, facing both COVID-19 and ongoing shelling from the Russian army and their proxies. This was the time when Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine largely faded from the global agenda, including here in the UK.
For me and my colleagues at the UIL, this posed the challenge of reigniting interest in Ukraine. We did this by presenting it as a diverse, multicultural, multilingual political nation with a complex history, a challenging present, and an ambitious future. Eighteen months later, the country was thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
As the world turned its attention to Ukraine, the UIL — still a small charity at the time, with just two part-time members of staff — rose to the challenge of becoming a key voice on Ukraine in the UK and, often, internationally. We explained not only the genocidal nature of Russia’s war but also the historical context behind this new wave of imperialist violence.
For us, it wasn’t enough to simply react to events on the front lines; we needed to drive the conversation, ensuring Ukraine was seen not just as a victim but as a central player in this new geopolitical reality.
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Over the past year, we watched our efforts bear fruit: the interest in our history, literature and language courses grew exponentially. Our public events attracted new audiences who have just begun to uncover Ukraine’s crucial role in the future of Europe as we forged new and exciting partnerships with many major cultural institutions in London, laying the groundwork for long-term cooperation.
We met the rising interest in Ukraine by publishing nuanced, accessible analyses in top media outlets, bringing together some of the brightest minds from Ukraine in dialogue with their British counterparts, and continuing to showcase Ukrainian culture to London audiences through our flagship initiatives like the annual film festival. While the people of Ukraine showed incredible resilience at home, we worked tirelessly to amplify their voices abroad.
One of this year’s highlights for me was a panel discussion we cohosted with the Royal Society of Arts, highlighting the Ukrainian experience in tackling global environmental challenges. Another significant moment was watching previously small initiatives launched by the UIL evolve into strong, fully-fledged institutions. Our London Ukrainian Review is now a joint publication of the UIL, the IWM — the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna — and Academic Studies Press.
None of these achievements would have been possible without the backing of our growing community of UIL Friends and Benefactors, the guidance of our dedicated Board of Trustees led by Dr Ursula Woolley, and the enthusiasm of the many supporters the Institute has gathered over the years. I’m thrilled to see the UIL executive team expanding to meet the increasing demands of our rapidly growing organisation, and grateful for the energy they bring.
Just this past year, I spoke to diverse audiences from North America’s West Coast to India, and what united them was a deep desire to learn from Ukraine. The people of Ukraine have much to offer the world: their relentless pursuit of freedom, a deep commitment to independence and democracy, and a remarkable ability to unite in times of crisis. The treasure trove of Ukraine’s wisdom and defiance has finally been uncovered.
DR OLESYA KHROMEYCHUK DIRECTOR, UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE LONDON
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A NOTE FROM THE CHAIR
This has been our second full reporting year since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The experience and perspective from Ukraine on questions of democracy, freedom and security are invaluable to us here in the UK and to the wider world. It is up to the Ukrainian Institute London, with our guiding aim of educating people in the UK about Ukraine, to make sure this understanding and solidarity continues to grow.
This year we presented an expanded series of film programmes, from gorgeous classics to the latest feature releases and documentaries from Ukraine, including the harrowing but exemplary Oscar-winning 20 Days in Mariupol and the beautiful dark-comic drama of Pamfir , with screenings in Glasgow now as well as in London.
In work which pays rich cultural dividends in the medium-to-long term, our Ukrainian language school has continued to grow; and with project funding from the Ukrainian Embassy in London, we organised a literary translation workshop to bring together translators of Ukrainian into English.
Our director, Dr Olesya Khromeychuk, became a member of PEN Ukraine this year in a deserved recognition of the scale of the impact of her work and her writing. Her TED talk in New York on what the world can learn from Ukraine’s fight for democracy was widely praised. She published a ‘long-read’ in The Guardian in January about the dangers of Ukraine fatigue. Among her public engagements this year were talks at the Jaipur Literature Festival, Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast, and the keynote speech at the ASEEES Southern Conference for Slavic Studies.
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With some sadness, but also a great sense of achievement, we finished the final term of our English language classes for newly-displaced Ukrainians. They had been generously supported by, among others, British Land, Grove End Housing, Say Property, and West London Welcome. In the spring we also said farewell to Deputy Director Maria Montague and to Communications Officer Phoebe Page, and in the summer to English school coordinator Olha Plyushch.
It has been a pleasure to work with others on the Board of Trustees and have the active support and involvement of all our volunteers, Friends, Benefactors, and Patrons, as well as our growing network of longer-term and newer institutional partners. We remain extremely grateful to British Land, Say Property, IWM Vienna, and the Open Society Foundation, among other sponsors and funders, for their support for key elements of our work.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to record our thanks and our appreciation for the executive team which has achieved all the Institute’s work over the past year, especially to our outstanding Director, Dr Olesya Khromeychuk and our longstanding outgoing Deputy Director Maria Montague.
Our thanks also go to Operations Manager Oksana Popova, Programme Curator Olga Sydorushkina, Communications Officers Phoebe Page and Anton Trofimchuk, and PR Officer Maliek Banat, as well as Editor of the London Ukrainian Review Sasha Dovzhyk, Creative Industries Advisor Constance Uzwyshyn, Kultura Fellow Maryna Dubyna, English School Fellow Olha Lupuliak and Events Fellow Sofiia Melnyk.
We have a top-quality team and a strong and growing network to tackle, alongside others, the job of building knowledge of and support for Ukraine as it continues its fight for freedom and democracy. We look forward to the challenge and the joy of that work over the year ahead.
DR URSULA WOOLLEY CHAIR, UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE LONDON
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PROJECTS
LONDON UKRAINIAN REVIEW
The London Ukrainian Review is an open-access journal that tackles global challenges through the prism of Ukraine while adopting a distinctly internationalist perspective on the Ukrainian past and present. It not only counters the clichéd portrayal of Ukrainian culture, society, and politics but also highlights forgotten aspects of history, firmly situating the country in the global context. The journal’s pool of contributors unites creative practitioners, writers, academics, policymakers, and Ukraine experts, providing an independent platform for cross-cultural dialogue. The editor of The London Ukrainian Review is Dr Sasha Dovzhyk.
Publishing partners
The London Ukrainian Review is published by the Ukrainian Institute London in partnership with the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) and Academic Studies Press (ASP).
The IWM is a community of scholars pursuing advanced research in the humanities and social sciences. For four decades, the Institute has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among different regions of the world. It hosts more than a hundred fellows each year, organises public exchanges, and publishes books, articles, and digital fora.
ASP is an independent scholarly publisher based in Boston, MA, devoted to advancing knowledge and understanding in the humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on Slavic and Jewish studies.
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Special Issue 3 (2023) of the London Ukrainian Review was dedicated to the memory of Victoria Amelina , a Ukrainian writer and war crimes investigator killed in the Russian missile attack on the city of Kramatorsk on 27 June 2023. The UIL is grateful to Oleksandr Amelin and Emma Shercliff for the permission to reproduce Victoria Amelina’s previously unpublished prose piece and three poems translated for the London Ukrainian Review.
Issue 1 (2024) examined Russia’s war on nature in Ukraine and its global repercussions, reflecting on how Ukrainian and international responses to Russia’s wanton damage to the environment shape our present and future.
The publication of Issue 2 (2024) marked the eightieth anniversary of the Soviet deportation of Crimean Tatars , discussed the challenges faced by the peninsula’s Indigenous people in Russia-occupied Crimea, and their ongoing fight for justice.
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UKRAINIAN FILM FESTIVAL
‘Side by Side’, Ukrainian Institute London’s fourth annual Ukrainian Film Festival, presented screenings of feature, documentary, and short films, with each film providing a window into the life in contemporary Ukraine, the astonishing resilience of its people, and the power of solidarity in the face of war. Our programme included the screening of 20 Days in Mariupol , dir. Mstyslav Chernov (which went on to win an Oscar) and we added five additional screenings of the film due to popular demand. The film festival was held in September 2023 at Curzon Soho, UIL’s longstanding partner. We held Q&As with filmmakers and most screenings were sold out.
‘Side by Side’ foregrounded themes of humanity and compassion in the darkest of times, the strength of the human spirit in simple things, and the warmth of love in contexts such as war, where it wouldn’t seem to exist. With this programme, we invited audiences to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and discover the country’s brave, innovative new cinema.
The 2023 Ukrainian Film Festival was curated by the Ukrainian Institute London’s Film Festival Fellow, Olga Sydorushkina, with the kind support of British Land, SAY Property, Principle Clean, HUB, Novotel Paddington, and Jaguar Building Services.
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TRANSLATION WORKSHOP
Our work on enriching and expanding access to Ukrainian literature for an English-speaking audience was supported by a literary translation workshop, funded by the Embassy of Ukraine to the United Kingdom, and coordinated by UIL Kultura Fellow, Maryna Dubyna. With rigorous review from an expert panel, six up-andcoming literary translators were recognised for their translations of Ukrainian literature. Their pieces were subsequently published in The London Ukrainian Review .
Marko Cheremshyna, ‘The Village Is Trembling’ trans. by Yelyzaveta Bolotova
Ahatanhel Krymskyi, Andrii Lahovskyi trans. by Liubov Kukharenko
Mykola Kulish, Myna Mazailo trans. by William Ronald Debnam
Anastasia Levkova, There is Land Beyond Perekop trans. by Marta Gosovska
Oksana Lushchevska, ‘Our Big Imaginary Family’ trans. by Lesia Waschuk
Sofia Yablonska, ‘Marseille’ trans. by Hanna Leliv
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RETROSPECTIVE / NOVEMBER 2023 – MARCH 2024
The Ukrainian Institute London presented a retrospective of Ukrainian cinema, showcasing five iconic Ukrainian films at the Garden Cinema in London. This film series uncovered Ukraine’s rich cinematic heritage for London audiences, with each film introduced by a Ukrainian film expert. These screenings were held in partnership with Ukraine’s largest archive of classic films, the Dovzhenko Centre.
Earth (Oleksandr Dovzhenko, 1930)
The Eve of Ivan Kupalo (Yurii Illienko, 1968) Man with a Movie Camera (Dzyga Vertov, 1929) Stone Cross (Leonid Osyka, 1968) The Long Farewell (Kira Muratova, 1971)
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EVENT TIMELIN ~~E~~
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors : screening 4 Sep | The Garden Cinema
Kaviarnia: Ukrainian language café Yelyzaveta Taranukha 7 Sep | Online
An evening of Ukrainian classical violin music Markiyan Melnychenko 9 Sep | Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
Ambassador Melinda Simmons in conversation
Dame Melinda Simmons, Uilleam Blacker 11 Sep | JW3
Ukrainian film festival – 20 Days in Mariupol : screenings and Q&A Mystyslav Chernov, Olga Sydorushkina 14 Sep | Curzon Soho
Ukrainian film festival – Rock Paper Grenade : screening 16 Sep | Curzon Soho
Ukrainian film festival – Ukrainian shorts: screening 16 Sep | Curzon Soho
Ukrainian film festival – We Will Not Fade Away : screening and Q&A
Stéphane Siohan, Olga Sydorushkina 17 Sep | Curzon Soho
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Maria Tumarkin – reflections on Ukraine
Maria Tumarkin, Olesya Khromeychuk 21 Sep | Europe House
Ukrainian film festival – Pamfir : screening and Q&A
Olga Sydorushkina, Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk 26 Sep | Curzon Wimbledon
Reparations and rights for victims of Russian aggression
Tetiana Khutor, Olena Tkachova, Illia Chernohorenko, Tetyana Nesterchuk 19 Oct | 79 Holland Park
A decade of war: origins of Russian aggression in Ukraine Gwendolyn Sasse, Jakob Hauter, Ursula Woolley 23 Oct | 79 Holland Park
Ukrainian New Drama
Poetry evening with Iryna Shuvalova
Iryna Shuvalova, Uilleam Blacker 14 Oct | Swedenborg Hall
What Would You Take? Exhibition closing event
Kaupo Kikkas, Nataliia Radkova, Olga Malchevska, Maria Montague 18 Oct | Europe House
Book launch
Natalka Vorozhbyt, Molly Flynn, Kateryna Penkova 26 Oct | The Royal Court Theatre
An evening in memory of Victoria Amelina
Sasha Dovzhyk, Emma Shercliff, Tetyana Teren, Christina Lamb, Charlotte Higgins, Uilleam Blacker 9 Nov | British Library
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Starvation as a weapon of war
The Earth : screening 16 Nov | The Garden Cinema
‘Ukraine: Music in Wartime’ with Hobart Earle Hobart Earle 17 Nov | The Caledonian Club
Justice in times of war: in conversation with Olga Tokariuk
Philippe Sands, Olga Tokariuk 21 Nov | The Reform Club
Approaching two years of Russia’s full-scale war: expert briefing with Mykola Bielieskov Mykola Bielieskov, Olha Mukha 23 Nov | 79 Holland Park
Daria Mattingly, Alex de Waal, Catriona Murdoch, Kateryna Busol 28 Nov | Online
Resilience as a tool for Ukraine’s Recovery
Asya Kudlenko, Kateryna Babkina, Sofiia Melnyk 4 Dec | 79 Holland Park
Homelands: Ukraine, the Zelensky Effect and the Future of Europe Timothy Garton Ash, Olga Onuch, Anna Reid 14 Dec | 79 Holland Park
Christmas get-together Dmytro Bahnenko 17 Dec | Ukrainian Social Club
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Хоробрі казки
The Eve of Ivan Kupalo : screening 18 Dec | The Garden Cinema
Kaviarnia: Ukrainian language café 10 Jan | Online
Children’s book presentation Victoria Murovana, Olha Mukha 3 Feb | Ukrainian Social Club
Man with a Movie Camera : screening 11 Feb | The Garden Cinema
The future of Ukraine
Start the New Year with UIL 26 Jan | Ukrainian Social Club
Breaking barriers: women in the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Anna Kvit, Olga Malchevska, Tamara Martsenyuk, Olesya Khromeychuk 29 Jan | 79 Holland Park
Rory Finnin, Nataliya Gumenyuk, Christina Lamb, HE Pedro Serrano, Dame Melinda Simmons, Olesya Khromeychuk 15 Feb | Europe House
Reporting on Russian War Crimes: screening and Q&A with Nataliya Gumenyuk
Nataliya Gumenyuk, Maria Montague 16 Feb | Ukrainian Social Club
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Russia’s genocidal war in Ukraine: the impact on future generations Veronika Sheldahaieva, Kateryna Ryabiko, Olga Aivazovska, Iryna Shvets, Olga Tymchenko 21 Feb | 79 Holland Park
We Will Not Fade Away : screenings and Q&A Olga Sydorushkina 23 Feb | Curzon Bloomsbury
Ukraine solidarity march Emine Ziyatdinova, Lily Hyde 24 Feb | Speakers’ Corner
Stone Cross : screening 27 Feb | The Garden Cinema
The Long Farewell: screening
18 Mar | The Garden Cinema
Ensuring justice: Russia’s crimes of child abduction in Ukraine
Mykola Kuleba, Yulia Ioffe 19 Mar | Europe House
Global environmental challenges: lessons from Ukraine
In the Rearview : screening 24 Feb | Curzon Bloomsbury
Marjukka Porvari, Jojo Mehta, Anna Ackermann, Bart Gruyaert, Sasha Dovzhyk 28 Mar | RSA House
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Ukrainian Sheriffs : screening and Q&A Roman Bondarchuk, Olga Sydorushkina 5 Apr | Curzon Bloomsbury
Iron Butterflies : screening and Q&A
6 Apr | Curzon Bloomsbury
Roses. Film-Cabaret : screening Olga Sydorushkina 6 Apr | Curzon Bloomsbury
The Hamlet Syndrome : screening and Q&A Olesya Khromeychuk 7 Apr | Curzon Bloomsbury
Ukrainian women: social and political leadership in the context of war and recovery
Tamara Martsenyuk, Olesya Khromeychuk, Olga Sovenko 8 Apr | 79 Holland Park
Chornobyl 22 : Glasgow screening
21 Apr | Glasgow Film Theatre
Chornobyl 22 : London screening and Q&A 27 Apr | Institut français
Kaviarnia: Ukrainian language café 30 Apr | Online
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War and activism Maria Berlinska, Olesya Khromeychuk 14 May | 79 Holland Park
European Writers’ Festival: Transformation
Iryna Shuvalova, Andrey Kurkov 18 May | British Library
Crimean Tatars: 80 Years of Remembrance & Resistance Alim Aliev, Rory Finnin, Elmira Muratova, Emine Ziyatdinova, Sasha Dovzhyk 23 May | Goodenough College
Cultural emergence of modern Ukraine | Literatura 2024 Rory Finnin 6 June | Online
Ukrainian modernism and feminism | Literatura 2024
Tamara Hundorova 13 June | Online
Higher education in times of war: navigating between survival and development Taras Dobko, Olesya Khromeychuk 18 June | 79 Holland Park
Ukrainian dissidents and the Soviet era | Literatura 2024
Bohdan Tokarsky 20 June | Online
Ukrainian avant-garde theatre | Literatura 2024 Mayhill Fowler 27 June | Online
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Ukrainian war-time prose
| Literatura 2024
Mariia Shuvalova 4 July | Online
Ukrainian wartime voices: poetry and non-fiction Yuliya Musakovska, Olena Huseinova, Hanna Khriakova, Anna Romandash, Helen Vassallo 4 July | 79 Holland Park
In conversation with writer and soldier Artem Chekh
Artem Chekh, Olesya Khromeychuk 8 July | Online
Ukrainian poetry of independence | Literatura 2024
Iryna Starovoyt 18 July | Online
Ukrainian Sheriffs : screening and Q&A 19 July | Centrala Birmingham
Ukrainian literature in Russian | Literatura 2024 Vitaly Chernetsky 25 July | Online
Multicultural dialogue in Ukrainian literature | Literatura 2024 Uilleam Blacker 11 July | Online
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COURSES LITERATURA
Now in its fourth year, our Literatura online course attracted over 80 students eager to learn more about Ukrainian literary culture.
In the third year of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Literatura adopted an antiimperialist lens. It explored how writers and editors across the history of Ukrainian literature have fought the Russian Empire through their writing. Our 8-week course in Ukrainian literature took its students all the way from the Romantics to the avantgarde, introducing the modernists and the dissidents, and shedding light on postmodernists and feminists alike, acquainting our students with the rich literary scene of contemporary Ukraine.
The course is designed with no expectation of prior knowledge. Each seminar was delivered by an expert in Ukrainian literature, including leading academics from Ukraine, the UK, and the US. All seminars were held in English, and all texts were made available to students enrolled on the course in English translation as well as the original.
Course coordinator: Maryna Dubyna, Kultura Fellow at the Ukrainian Institute London.
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PROF. DAVID JOHANSSON UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
HILARY FAKTOR WRITER
‘Stung by life, Franko called poetry “the saving honey” for its nourishment and sweetness, and today a large, rich hive of it buzzes inside the Ukrainian Institute London. But Literatura is more than soul-food — it’s medicine, the psychological component of the autoimmune system — and the scholars assembled by the UIL prescribe a powerful regimen. The art they present cools the pain; it’s medicine that still works. It never expires. We can feel it working, and its healing energy is a relief. Just so. This was not a course, but a journey — one which left me feeling honoured, humbled, educated, inspired, and grateful. Literatura medicine is potent stuff: it stimulates hope, and hope, this course reveals, is a friend of victory.’
‘As a Canadian with Ukrainian heritage, I’m thrilled with the experience I had in the Literatura course. I enrolled to support Ukrainian art and culture and felt I would appreciate the course, but although I went in with high expectations, this course was even better than I had hoped. The assigned readings were thoughtful and informative, and the professors’ energy and enthusiasm for their subject matter were contagious. I’m currently enrolled in an English degree and it was an added bonus to discuss the Ukrainian literary canon alongside my learnings of the English canon.’
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UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL
In 2024, we observed that enthusiasm for the Ukrainian language remained high, and we aim to keep our students actively involved and advancing.
Our short intensive courses have proven to be highly popular among individuals with constrained time for language learning, and we will continue to offer them, alongside individual tuition and regular group classes, for which we have welcomed several new teachers to the school.
Courses: in-person (London and online)
Beginners’ Ukrainian
- Upper Beginners’ Ukrainian
Additionally, we have enhanced our level placement tests to ensure greater accuracy and revised our syllabi for various proficiency levels. Also, we have appointed Olha Lupuliak to manage our school’s Instagram page, further fostering our online Ukrainian language community. Next year, we hope to offer new Ukrainian language courses for specific learning needs and levels, as well as increase the opportunity for students to practise Ukrainian in person.
In 2024, we continued hosting our Kaviarnia , a regular online Ukrainian language café, offering a relaxed space to practise Ukrainian informally while enjoying a cup of kava .
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Intermediate Ukrainian
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Upper-Intermediate Ukrainian
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Advanced Ukrainian
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Ukrainian for Heritage Speakers
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Ukrainian for Speakers of Other Slavonic Languages Intensive Winter/Spring/Summer Course for Beginners/Upper Beginners
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STUDENT TESTIMONIES
MARC P. BERENSON UIL STUDENT bh
‘Taking a deep dive into studying Ukrainian through the intensive course with Svitlana for ten hours in a single week was just what I needed to reinvigorate my interest in the language and to brush up on grammar in between semesters. Svitlana proved to be an excellent, patient and ever-cheerful teacher, easily moderating a class of six through the internet. As there is no one single path to language acquisition, mixing up the excellent weekly classes with a week of intensive learning a few times a year would be excellent!’
DANIEL COOKE UIL STUDENT
‘I have really enjoyed my language journey at the Ukrainian Language School over the past year. With brilliant individual tuition I have made much faster progress than I expected and am looking forward to continuing my studies’.
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OUR TEACHERS
IRYNA ODREKHIVSKA, UIL UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE TEACHER
‘Since joining the Ukrainian Institute London in January 2024 as a Lecturer of Ukrainian, I’ve had the pleasure of guiding adult learners through their discovery of the Ukrainian language and culture. Our online classroom has transformed into more than just a place of learning; we have become a strong team where friendships flourish. Together, we’ve spent all terms of 2024 exploring Ukrainian grammar, developing our favourite colloquial expressions, building our understanding of Ukrainian culture and society, sharing jokes and plans for future trips to Ukraine. It was a genuine delight to spend workday evenings with like-minded learners from all corners of the UK. I can only say: Так тримати!’
Maryna Dubyna Olena Hrechaniuk Iryna Ilnytska Alex Krouglov Olha Lupuliak Inna Lynchak Nataliia Marchenko Svitlana Nemyrovska Iryna Odrekhivska Volodymyr Oleyko Iryna Sandalovych Maria Semeniuk Olena Shatilova Yelyzaveta Taranukha Antonina Tymchenko Olga Volosova Lilia Zheleva
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
After two years of providing free English language courses to over 1,455 displaced Ukrainians in London, we have wrapped up the programme in June 2024 but continue to be involved with the displaced community thanks to connections forged through this experience. This effort was led by an incredible team of 28 teachers and 18 volunteers, overseen by former UIL Deputy Director, Maria Montague, and English School Coordinator, Olha Plyushch. We are extremely proud of the progress made by our students, with more than a quarter saying that lessons provided by the UIL have helped them in securing employment upon course completion.
This would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors Grove End Housing, Say Property, and in particular Debra Yudolph, who have supported our English school at every stage since its launch.
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PEOPLE: VOLUNTEERS
Everything we do at the UIL is made possible by a team of dedicated volunteers. From website updates and filming to photography, research, and event logistics, they play a vital role in every part of our work. We’re truly fortunate to have such talented and passionate individuals supporting us! If you’d like to join our community of volunteers, do get in touch — your skills and enthusiasm could make a real difference!
Valentyna Bilan, Natasha Braginsky, George Bunny, Nina Caplin, Viktoria Denysenko, Khrystyna Doskochynska, Maryna Drohobetski, Mariya Fenchyn, Anastasiia Fursevych, Alex Fynn, Natalie Godec, Jakob Hauter, Aidan Jaskowiak, Catherine Jaskowiak, James Bolton Jones, Lesya Liskevych, Camille McCarthy, Sofiia Melnyk, Elizabeth Morell, Peter Mumford, Tom Pandolfino, Olha Plyushch, Kate Ravenscroft, Kieran Robinson, Iryna Shutova, Dasha Tenditna, Pablo Garfias Torrent, Viktoriia Udaltsova, Constance Uzwyshyn.
CATHERINE JASKOWIAK UIL VOLUNTEER
‘The friendships, the insights into Ukrainian resilience and culture, the feeling that in some small way I am helping people under pressure — these are the experiences that as a volunteer at the UIL, I am grateful to call my own.’
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PEOPLE: UIL BENEFACTORS 2023–24
Maryna Bilous, Natasha Braginsky Mounier, Harald Binder, Ian Gaunt, Caroline Ingram, Oksana Dembitska, Adriano De Vito, Roman Gryniv, Linda Gough, Nigel Gould-Davies, Henry Marsh, Alastair McBain, Luba Michailova, Mykola Kachmar, Anton Kryachok, Ihor Kutsii, Orys'a Marciuk, Samantha Knights KC, Lesia Scholey, Tetyana Nesterchuk, Anna Tokarz, Michael Tory, Luanne Creativity Thornber, Caspar Woolley, Steve Lacey, James Walker.
Our community of Friends and Benefactors continues to grow in both numbers and strength. The UIL has always been greater than the sum of its parts, and nowhere is this more evident. This network is crucial to ensuring the UIL’s long-term sustainability, helping us to deliver our programme and secure funding for future projects.
‘I’m proud to be a benefactor of the Ukrainian Institute of London, an organisation that not only fosters appreciation for Ukraine’s rich culture but also stands in steadfast support of Ukraine during these challenging times. Becoming a benefactor of the Institute offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in Ukrainian vibrant culture and heritage through a wide array of events — lectures, art exhibitions, film screenings, music performances, and discussions with leading Ukrainian thinkers, artists, and historians.
At a time when Ukraine’s sovereignty and culture are under attack, being part of this community allows me to stand alongside Ukraine in the brutal and unjust war being waged against it. Every contribution helps the Institute expand its cultural programmes and educational initiatives, which bring Ukraine’s voice and stories to an even wider audience.’
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WHY THE UIL IS IMPORTANT: TEAM
‘At the UIL, we proudly amplify the voices and stories of Ukraine for the British audience and present Ukraine as a repository of knowledge and cultural richness. By centring Ukrainian expertise, we underscore the urgency of global solidarity in safeguarding our values and fortifying collective security.’
OLESYA KHROMEYCHUK DIRECTOR
‘We share stories by Ukrainians and about Ukrainians — stories that are sometimes unknown, sometimes difficult to hear, and often heartbreaking, but always worth listening to and inspiring action.’
ANTON TROFIMCHUK COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
‘We believe that culture is not just a mirror of society, but a vital force in shaping it. Your support allows us to continue sharing Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage, ensuring that the voices of its people are heard, appreciated, and celebrated.’
OLGA SYDORUSHKINA PROGRAMME CURATOR
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WHY THE UIL IS IMPORTANT: TEAM
‘Being independent means staying true to yourself even in the darkest and hardest of times. It is therefore absolutely vital to support the work of the UIL and the cultural heritage it seeks to preserve.’
‘The work carried out by the UIL is even more crucial now when Ukraine is threatened with losing its independence. I’m very privileged to be part of the team that promotes Ukraine’s rich heritage and to contribute to the Institute’s projects.’
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UIL UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE LONDON Js,
ANNEXE
Section A: Reference and administration details Section B: Structure, governance, and management Section C: Objectives and activities Section D: Team Section E: Financial review and annual accounts Section F: Declaration
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Section A: Reference and administration details
Charity Name: Ukrainian Institute London
Registered Charity Number: 1170753
Charity Address: 79 Holland Park, London, W11 3SW
Section B: Structure, governance, and management
Section C: Objectives and activities
The Ukrainian Institute London is a charitable incorporated organisation governed by a constitution. New trustees (apart from nominated trustees) are appointed by resolution of the charity trustees. The UIL is affiliated to the Ukrainian Catholic University, which may appoint up to two charity trustees.
The object of the Institute is to advance the education of the public in the United Kingdom by providing information and broadening knowledge about Ukraine and Ukrainians, in the realms of arts, language, literature, history, religion, culture and heritage, traditions, and current affairs, including by means of lectures, exhibitions, performances, and other cultural events. The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
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The team of the Ukrainian Institute London in 2023–24:
Director: Olesya Khromeychuk
Deputy Director: Maria Montague (until May 2024)
Section D: Team
Trustees:
Ursula Woolley, Chair Igor Hordiyevych, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Orys’a Marciuk, Secretary Rory Finnin, Trustee Andriy Kostyuk, Trustee Tetyana Neste rchuk, Trustee Dennis Ougrin, Trustee Anna Reid, Trustee Olha Zarichynska, Trustee
Patrons:
Anne Applebaum Archbishop Borys Gudziak Yaroslav Hrytsak Natalie Jaresko Kirill Karabits Andrey Kurk ov Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski Philippe Sands KC Oksana Zabuzhko
Administrator (until May 2024) and Operations Manager (from May 2024): Oksana Popova
London Ukrainian Review Editor: Sasha Dovzhyk Communications Officer: Phoebe Page (until April 2024) Communications Officer: Anton Trofimchuk (from May 2024) PR Officer: Maliek Banat (from June 2024)
Film Fellow (until Aug 2024) and Programme Curator (from Aug 2024): Olga Sydorushkina
Kultura Fellow: Maryna Dubyna English School Fellow: Olha Lupuliak Events Fellow: Sofiia Melnyk
English Language School Manager: Olha Plyushch Creative Industries Advisor: Constance Uzwyshyn
Ukrainian language teachers:
Maryna Dubyna, Olena Hrechaniuk, Iryna Ilnytska, Alex Krouglov, Olha Lupuliak, Inna Lynchak, Nataliia Marchenko, Svitlana Nemyrovska, Iryna Odrekhivska, Volodymyr Oleyko, Iryna Sandalovych, Maria Semeniuk, Olena Shatilova, Yelyzaveta Taranukha, Antonina Tymchenko, Olga Volosova, Lilia Zheleva.
English School for Displaced Ukrainians teachers:
Alex Fynn, Elizabeth Morrell, Emma Goldman, Hanna Sliadnieva, Iryna Shutova, Kate Ravenscroft, Mariia Makhno, Nataliia Luzhetska, Nina Caplin, Olha Lupuliak, Richard Meares, Ruslana Novik, Aidan Jaskowiak.
Volunteers
Kieran Robinson, Aidan Jaskowiak, Pablo Garfias Torrent, Viktoriia Udaltsova, Catherine Jaskowiak, Theo Hay, Natalie Godec, Uriel Kerestey, Sofiia Melnyk, Jakob Hauter, Mirjana Ilic, Jo Lane, Mariya Fenchyn, Mykola Kuzmin, Anna Kapuścińska, Kasia Bodek, Lesia Scholey, James Bolton Jones, Alex Fynn, Khrystyna Doskochynska, Kateryna Olenska, Paul Bradshaw, Iryna Pereginya, Natasha Braginsky Mounier, Danielle Craig, Alexander Kviria, Alla Dryzhak, Cheng Zhen, Iryna Shutova, Kateryna Pavlyuk, Olha Lupuliak.
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Section E: Financial review and annual accounts
The Ukrainian Institute London (UIL) experienced significant growth in both income and activities during the financial years FY22–23 as it was a pivotal year, marked by an unprecedented surge in donations and grant funding, far surpassing the levels seen in previous years. This period of heightened support enabled UIL to expand its initiatives and solidify its operations. In FY23–24, our total income reached £431,858. This represents a 12% decrease from the £488,079 recorded in the previous year, but continues to reflect strong financial performance amid ongoing challenges.
We are very grateful to volunteer accountant Carol Thornhill for her support with our annual financial report, as well as her ongoing guidance and expertise in charity finance.
Donations
We are sincerely grateful for each and every donation towards UIL’s work. Between August 2023 and July 2024, UIL received 120 one-off donations and approximately 60 individuals signed up to make an annual donation via our Friends scheme.
In 2023, the UIL was awarded a $180,000 grant from the Open Society Foundations (OSF) to support our core costs for the period from April 2023 through March 2026, with half of the funding being a matching grant. Thanks to the generous support of new donors during the period from August 2023 to February 2024, the UIL successfully met this challenge and was awarded an additional £53,200 in match-funding.
Individual contributions included a £5,000 corporate donation from Unicorn Data Solutions, along with donations from new Benefactors.
We are deeply grateful to OSF and to all the individual supporters who contributed to the success of the fundraising challenge.
Income from charitable activities
In FY23–24, the UIL raised £244,944 from charitable activities as compared to £316,397 in FY23–24. This change reflects the natural conclusion of several successful projects, which reached their planned completion during the year. Income from charitable activities includes funding for cultural projects, ticket sales from events, and student fees for our educational courses.
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Project funding
In FY23–24, UIL’s project-restricted funding amounted to £93,895. This included funding raised for the UIL English School for displaced Ukrainians, which has supported over 1,500 learners since 2022 and concluded in May 2024. This impactful project was made possible through generous funding over the period 2022– 2024, including a £60,000 grant from Grove End Housing and £32,000 from Land Aid, alongside contributions from British Land, the Pret Foundation, H&F Giving, West London Welcome, and individual donors.
In addition to the English School, UIL secured grant funding and sponsorship for specific projects such as the annual Ukrainian Film Festival (supported by Film Hub London and corporate donation from Say Property, Hub Residential and Principle Cleaning),
fellowships for displaced Ukrainians to work with UIL in FY23–24 (supported by the London Community Foundation), the Translation Project (funded by the Embassy of Ukraine), and the publication of the London Ukrainian Review (supported by the Institute for Human Sciences, IWM).
Educational courses
Revenue from student fees for our educational courses exceeded £121,000 in FY23–24, up from £100,000 in FY22–23, driven by growing student interest in learning the Ukrainian language and exploring Ukrainian history and literature.
Events
Income from our events in FY23– 24 totalled £15,841, compared to £5,192 in FY22–23. The increase was due to targeted funding from
the European Cultural Foundation and support for event costs from EUNIC London.
Financial overview and planning for the future
The trustees are pleased to report that the UIL has maintained a strong financial position during FY23-24, with total income of £431,858 and total expenditure of £313,986, resulting in a net surplus of £117,872. As of the year-end, the organisation carried forward total funds of £321,184, comprising £310,301 in unrestricted funds and £10,883 in restricted funds. Our reserves policy requires us to retain a minimum of six months cash funding for core operating costs and to provide a necessary buffer to manage project funding cycles and respond to unforeseen financial challenges. Trustees’ responsibility for ensuring the long-term sustainability of UIL will also require over the coming year
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some spend on office space and on staffing focused on income-generation. This in turn will give us the capacity and flexibility to respond to emerging opportunities. While all UIL projects are self-funded through targeted grants, donations and corporate sponsorship, unrestricted funds are essential for covering core operational and management costs, enabling the smooth delivery of activities and supporting strategic growth. Securing multiyear grant agreements to fund core operations will be a key focus to ensure financial stability and continuity. As part of our fundraising strategy, we plan to launch designated campaigns aimed at ensuring the legacy of the UIL and expanding our reach. A key priority will be increasing the UIL’s ability to serve as a platform for meaningful discussions on Ukraine in the context of global challenges. We aim to build a stronger community of supporters to amplify our impact and ensure sustained success.
The trustees are deeply grateful to all our benefactors and corporate sponsors, whose support underpins the Institute’s achievements and allows us to plan confidently for the future.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Charity registration no. 1170753 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES TO 31st JULY 2024
| NOTES | Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
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| FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | |||
| Income from: | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| 2 | Donations | 170,274 | - | 170,274 | 154,954 | - | 154,954 | |
| 3 | Charitable activities | 151,049 | 93,895 | 244,944 | 134,555 | 181,842 | 316,397 | |
| 4 | Other trading activities | 12,134 | - | 12,134 | 15,732 | - | 15,732 | |
| Bank interest | 4,506 | - | 4,506 | 996 | - | 996 | ||
| Total income | 337,963 | 93,895 | 431,858 | 306,237 | 181,842 | 488,079 | ||
| Expenditure on: | ||||||||
| 5 | Raising Funds | (59,627) | - | (59,627) | (25,928) | - | (25,928) | |
| 6 | Charitable activities | (153,107) | (101,252) | (254,359) | (162,268) | (187,988) | (350,256) | |
| Total Expenditure | (212,734) | (101,252) | (313,986) | (188,196) | (187,988) | (376,184) | ||
| Net Income / (expenditure) |
125,229 | (7,357) | 117,872 | 118,041 | (6,146) | 111,895 | ||
| Net movement in funds | 125,229 | (7,357) | 117,872 | 118,041 | (6,146) | 111,895 | ||
| Reconciliation of funds | ||||||||
| Total funds brought forward |
185,072 | 18,240 | 203,312 | 67,031 | 24,386 | 91,417 | ||
| Net movement of funds | 125,229 | (7,357) | 117,872 | 118,041 | (6,146) | 111,895 | ||
| Total funds carried forward |
310,301 | 10,883 | 321,184 | 185,072 | 18,240 | 203,312 | ||
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BALANCE SHEET
| Notes | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Fixed Assets | - | - | - | - | ||
| Current Assets | ||||||
| 7 | Debtors | 1,085 | 40,039 | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 330,647 | 185,571 | ||||
| Total current assets | 331,732 | 225,610 | ||||
| 8 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
(10,548) | (22,298) | |||
| Net current assets | 321,184 | 203,312 | ||||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 321,184 | 203,312 | ||||
| Total net assets | 321,184 | 203,312 | ||||
| Charity Funds | ||||||
| 9 | Restricted | 10,883 | 18,240 | |||
| Unrestricted | 310,301 | 185,072 | ||||
| Total Funds | 321,184 | 203,312 | ||||
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 JULY 2024
The Ukrainian Institute London is a CIO foundation, registered 14 December 2016 under charity number 1170753.
Notes 1. Accounting policies
a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice. This is applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS102 — effective 1 January 2015) — (Charities SORP FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note.
b) Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
c) Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and that the amount can be measured reliably. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid is recognised when received.
d) Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and when the amount can be measured reliably by the charity. This is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
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Notes Accounting policies
e) Funding accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.
f) Expenditure
Expenditure is included in the statement of financial activities on an accrual basis, inclusive of value added tax and it is allocated between expenditure incurred in promoting the activities and objectives of the charity (expenditure on raising funds) and expenditure incurred directly to the fulfilment of the charity's objectives (charitable activities).
Support costs are related to those functions that assist the work of the charity. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel and governance costs which support the charity's activities, they also include management costs although management is often directly involved with fund raising and the running of charitable activities. These costs have been allocated between cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities according to the nature of the support.
g) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
h) Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and where the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
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| Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | ||
| 2 | Income from Donations | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 16,393 | - | 16,393 | 80,959 | - | 80,959 | ||
| Corporate sponsorship | 5,000 | - | 5,000 | - | - | - | ||
| Archbishop Borys Gudziak (President of UCU)/Benefactors |
22,746 | - | 22,746 | 25,000 | - | 25,000 | ||
| Open Society Foundations Grant | 126,135 |
- | 126,135 | 48,995 | - | 48,995 | ||
| 170,274 | - | 170,274 | 154,954 | - | 154,954 | |||
| Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
|||
| FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | |||
| 3 | Income from Charitable Activities |
£ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Educational Courses Income | 121,144 | - | 121,144 | 98,179 | - | 98,179 | ||
| Events Income | 15,841 | - | 15,841 | 5,192 | - | 5,192 | ||
| Projects Income | 13,764 | 93,895 | 107,659 | 31,184 | 181,842 | 213,026 | ||
| Total Income from Charitable Activities |
151,049 | 93,895 | 244,944 | 134,555 | 181,842 | 316,397 | ||
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| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Notes FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 4 Other trading activities £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event sales 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Total other trading activities 12,134 - 12,134 15,732 - 15,732 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 5 Expenditure raising funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Fundraising event costs (5,912) - (5,912) (14,844) - (14,844) Support costs (53,715) - (53,715) (11,084) - (11,084) Total expenditure raising funds (59,627) - (59,627) (25,928) - (25,928) |
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| Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
||||
| Notes | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | |||
| 4 | Other trading activities |
£ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising event sales |
12,134 | - | 12,134 | 15,732 | - | 15,732 | |||
| Total other trading activities |
12,134 | - | 12,134 | 15,732 | - | 15,732 | |||
| Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
||||
| FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | ||||
| 5 | Expenditure raising funds |
£ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising event costs |
(5,912) | - | (5,912) | (14,844) | - | (14,844) | |||
| Support costs | (53,715) | - | (53,715) | (11,084) | - | (11,084) | |||
| Total expenditure raising funds |
(59,627) | - | (59,627) | (25,928) | - | (25,928) | |||
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| Notes | Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
|||
| FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | ||||
| 6 | Expenditure on Charitable Activities |
£ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| 6a) | Summary by fund type |
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| Educational Courses Expenses |
(73,487) | - | (73,487) | (55,910) | - | (55,910) | |||
| Events Expenses | (7,679) | - | (7,679) | (4,408) | - | (4,408) | |||
| Projects Expenses | (10,899) | (72,050) | (82,949) | (28,107) | (161,466) | (189,573) | |||
| Support Costs | (61,042) | (29,202) | (90,244) | (73,843) | (26,522) | (100,365) | |||
| Total Expenditure on Charitable Activities |
(153,107) | (101,252) | (254,359) | (162,268) | (187,988) | (350,256) | |||
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| Direct costs FY23–24 Support costs FY23–24 Total FY23–24 Direct costs FY22–23 Support costs FY22–23 Total FY22–23 Summary by direct and indirect cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Educational Courses (73,487) (28,450) (101,937) (55,910) (20,073) (75,983) Events (7,679) (32,591) (40,270) (4,408) (30,109) (34,517) Projects (82,949) (29,202) (112,151) (189,573) (50,182) (239,755) Total (164,115) (90,244) (254,359) (249,891) (100,364) (350,255) |
Direct costs FY23–24 Support costs FY23–24 Total FY23–24 Direct costs FY22–23 Support costs FY22–23 Total FY22–23 Summary by direct and indirect cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Educational Courses (73,487) (28,450) (101,937) (55,910) (20,073) (75,983) Events (7,679) (32,591) (40,270) (4,408) (30,109) (34,517) Projects (82,949) (29,202) (112,151) (189,573) (50,182) (239,755) Total (164,115) (90,244) (254,359) (249,891) (100,364) (350,255) |
Direct costs FY23–24 Support costs FY23–24 Total FY23–24 Direct costs FY22–23 Support costs FY22–23 Total FY22–23 Summary by direct and indirect cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Educational Courses (73,487) (28,450) (101,937) (55,910) (20,073) (75,983) Events (7,679) (32,591) (40,270) (4,408) (30,109) (34,517) Projects (82,949) (29,202) (112,151) (189,573) (50,182) (239,755) Total (164,115) (90,244) (254,359) (249,891) (100,364) (350,255) |
Direct costs FY23–24 Support costs FY23–24 Total FY23–24 Direct costs FY22–23 Support costs FY22–23 Total FY22–23 Summary by direct and indirect cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Educational Courses (73,487) (28,450) (101,937) (55,910) (20,073) (75,983) Events (7,679) (32,591) (40,270) (4,408) (30,109) (34,517) Projects (82,949) (29,202) (112,151) (189,573) (50,182) (239,755) Total (164,115) (90,244) (254,359) (249,891) (100,364) (350,255) |
Direct costs FY23–24 Support costs FY23–24 Total FY23–24 Direct costs FY22–23 Support costs FY22–23 Total FY22–23 Summary by direct and indirect cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Educational Courses (73,487) (28,450) (101,937) (55,910) (20,073) (75,983) Events (7,679) (32,591) (40,270) (4,408) (30,109) (34,517) Projects (82,949) (29,202) (112,151) (189,573) (50,182) (239,755) Total (164,115) (90,244) (254,359) (249,891) (100,364) (350,255) |
Direct costs FY23–24 Support costs FY23–24 Total FY23–24 Direct costs FY22–23 Support costs FY22–23 Total FY22–23 Summary by direct and indirect cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Educational Courses (73,487) (28,450) (101,937) (55,910) (20,073) (75,983) Events (7,679) (32,591) (40,270) (4,408) (30,109) (34,517) Projects (82,949) (29,202) (112,151) (189,573) (50,182) (239,755) Total (164,115) (90,244) (254,359) (249,891) (100,364) (350,255) |
Direct costs FY23–24 Support costs FY23–24 Total FY23–24 Direct costs FY22–23 Support costs FY22–23 Total FY22–23 Summary by direct and indirect cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Educational Courses (73,487) (28,450) (101,937) (55,910) (20,073) (75,983) Events (7,679) (32,591) (40,270) (4,408) (30,109) (34,517) Projects (82,949) (29,202) (112,151) (189,573) (50,182) (239,755) Total (164,115) (90,244) (254,359) (249,891) (100,364) (350,255) |
Direct costs FY23–24 Support costs FY23–24 Total FY23–24 Direct costs FY22–23 Support costs FY22–23 Total FY22–23 Summary by direct and indirect cost £ £ £ £ £ £ Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Educational Courses (73,487) (28,450) (101,937) (55,910) (20,073) (75,983) Events (7,679) (32,591) (40,270) (4,408) (30,109) (34,517) Projects (82,949) (29,202) (112,151) (189,573) (50,182) (239,755) Total (164,115) (90,244) (254,359) (249,891) (100,364) (350,255) |
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| Notes | Direct costs FY23–24 |
Support costs FY23–24 |
Total FY23–24 |
Direct costs FY22–23 |
Support costs FY22–23 |
Total FY22–23 |
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| 6b) | Summary by direct and indirect cost |
£ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities |
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| Educational Courses | (73,487) | (28,450) | (101,937) | (55,910) | (20,073) | (75,983) | ||
| Events | (7,679) | (32,591) | (40,270) | (4,408) | (30,109) | (34,517) | ||
| Projects | (82,949) | (29,202) | (112,151) | (189,573) | (50,182) | (239,755) | ||
| Total | (164,115) | (90,244) | (254,359) | (249,891) | (100,364) | (350,255) | ||
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| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 £ £ £ £ £ £ (77,840) (24,222) (102,062) (64,478) (24,522) (89,000) (8,480) (4,980) (13,460) (16,500) - (16,500) (28,436) - (28,436) (3,949) (2,000) (5,949) - - - - - - (114,756) (29,202) (143,958) (84,927) (26,522) (111,449) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 £ £ £ £ £ £ (77,840) (24,222) (102,062) (64,478) (24,522) (89,000) (8,480) (4,980) (13,460) (16,500) - (16,500) (28,436) - (28,436) (3,949) (2,000) (5,949) - - - - - - (114,756) (29,202) (143,958) (84,927) (26,522) (111,449) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 £ £ £ £ £ £ (77,840) (24,222) (102,062) (64,478) (24,522) (89,000) (8,480) (4,980) (13,460) (16,500) - (16,500) (28,436) - (28,436) (3,949) (2,000) (5,949) - - - - - - (114,756) (29,202) (143,958) (84,927) (26,522) (111,449) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 £ £ £ £ £ £ (77,840) (24,222) (102,062) (64,478) (24,522) (89,000) (8,480) (4,980) (13,460) (16,500) - (16,500) (28,436) - (28,436) (3,949) (2,000) (5,949) - - - - - - (114,756) (29,202) (143,958) (84,927) (26,522) (111,449) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 £ £ £ £ £ £ (77,840) (24,222) (102,062) (64,478) (24,522) (89,000) (8,480) (4,980) (13,460) (16,500) - (16,500) (28,436) - (28,436) (3,949) (2,000) (5,949) - - - - - - (114,756) (29,202) (143,958) (84,927) (26,522) (111,449) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 £ £ £ £ £ £ (77,840) (24,222) (102,062) (64,478) (24,522) (89,000) (8,480) (4,980) (13,460) (16,500) - (16,500) (28,436) - (28,436) (3,949) (2,000) (5,949) - - - - - - (114,756) (29,202) (143,958) (84,927) (26,522) (111,449) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds FY23–24 FY23–24 FY23–24 FY22–23 FY22–23 FY22–23 £ £ £ £ £ £ (77,840) (24,222) (102,062) (64,478) (24,522) (89,000) (8,480) (4,980) (13,460) (16,500) - (16,500) (28,436) - (28,436) (3,949) (2,000) (5,949) - - - - - - (114,756) (29,202) (143,958) (84,927) (26,522) (111,449) |
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| Notes | Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
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| 6c) | Analysis of support costs | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY23–24 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | FY22–23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Management | (77,840) | (24,222) | (102,062) | (64,478) | (24,522) | (89,000) | ||
| PR and Communications | (8,480) | (4,980) | (13,460) | (16,500) | - | (16,500) | ||
| Finance and Admin | (28,436) | - | (28,436) | (3,949) | (2,000) | (5,949) | ||
| Governance | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Total | (114,756) | (29,202) | (143,958) | (84,927) | (26,522) | (111,449) | ||
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| Notes July 31st 2024 July 31st 2023 £ £ 7 Debtors Debtors - - Prepaid expenses 1,085 - Accrued income - 40,039 1,085 40,039 8 Creditors : Amounts falling due within one year Accruals (4,556) (3,938) Deferred income (5,992) (18,360) (10,548) (22,298) |
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| Notes | Balance at 31/07/22 |
Income | Expenditure | Balance at 31/07/23 |
Income | Total Expenditure |
Balance at 31/07/24 |
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| 9 | Restricted Funds | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| ACME Artist Residency | 3,000 | - | (3,000) | - | - | - | - | |
| Ukraine Lab | 5,731 | 5,984 | (11,715) | - | 236 | - | 236 | |
| Ukrainian Jewish Encounter | 860 | - | (144) | 716 | - | - | 716 | |
| Displaced Ukrainians Fund | 4,044 | 2,837 | (1,142) | 5,739 | 1,864 | (7,603) | - | |
| London Ukrainian Review | 1,507 | 1,000 | (700) | 1,807 | 25,477 | (16,003) | 11,281 | |
| English school | 9,244 | 113,198 | (112,464) | 9,978 | 44,000 | (53,978) | - | |
| Film festival | - | - | - | - | 1,500 | (2,851) | (1,351) | |
| Cassandra London | - | 27,680 | (27,680) | - | - | - | - | |
| Cassandra tour | - | 29,502 | (29,502) | - | - | - | - | |
| LCF displaced fellowships grant |
- | 1,640 | (1,640) | - | 8,458 | (8,458) | - | |
| Refugee Council Displaced Fellowship Grant |
- | - | - | - | 10,000 | (10,000) | - | |
| Translation project | - | - | - | - | 2,360 | (2,360) | - | |
| 24,386 | 181,841 | (187,987) | 18,240 | 93,895 | (101,253) | 10,882 |
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Section F: Declaration
The trustees of the Ukrainian Institute London declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Full name: Ursula Woolley
Position: Chair
Signature:
Date: 11 February 2025
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‘Justice is a precondition for sustainable peace. We must change the global approach to war crimes justice and set an ambitious goal — to ensure justice for every person who has been a victim of war crimes. Ukraine can set a precedent, and our achievements can be reproduced worldwide.’
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, London Ukrainian Review
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Report design: Anton Trofimchuk.