CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Ukraine Aid and Welfare
On accounts for thè year
ended
2025
Charity no
(If any)
1207587
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charrly (Ihe Trust.) for year ended
R08ponslbiliti08 and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation
bas18 of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 {Ihe Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5}(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection wilh the examination which gives me
cause lo believe that in, any material respect."
accounting records were not kept in acccrfdance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should LE drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Independent
examiner's Statsment
Sign•d:
Dato:
0410612025
Name:
opyatnyk
Relevant professional
qua14fication{s) or body
(if any}:
Address:
14 Royal Victoria Pa
Bristol
BS106TD
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32,
Independent examination of charty accwnts.. dire¢tions and guidance for
examiners).
IER
October 2018

Give here brief details of
any items that Ihe
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
October 2018

Management Report
Ukraine Aid and Welfare
For the period ended 31 March 2025
l am writing to confirm that Ukraine Aid and
Welfare was officially registered as a UK charity on
25 March 2024 (Charity Registration No. 1207587).
Please find attached the financial accounts
covering the period from our formation through to
the end of the 2024-2025 financial year.
Prppar#d on
26 May 2025
For management use only

Table of Contents
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Statement of Financial Position.
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Statement of Financial Position
FIXED ASSET
Total ￿X8d Asso1
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Charitable -cash on hand
UAW Paypaj Account
Total Cash at bank ar#J In haThJ
CURFIENT ASSETS
Uncalegorised Asset
Totd Currerrt As$81s
NET CURRENT ASSETS
19.277.68
1.241.98
20.519.66
165.DO
165.00
20,684.66
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trado Cr8dltor8
Creditors
Totd Trad8 Cr•Jltor8
Currgrrt LiablllU8s
Naiional Insurance LIa￿lty
PAYE Liability
Payment
VAT Control
Totsl Current uthitdos
Totsl Cr8ditor5: amounts fallwy due witrin ijne >wr
NET CURRENT ASSETS ILIABILITIESI
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOT AL NET ASSETS ILIABILITIESI
165.00
165.00
46.89
24.40
12.122.47
-23.20
12.170.56
12.335.56
8B49.10
8.349.10
£8.349.10
CHARITY FUNDS
Opening 8alance Equrty
Retained Earnings
SurplusllDelicitl
Totsl Charity funds
1,085.60
7,263.50
£8,349.10
Ukraine Aid and Welfare
515

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 2510312024
end date 3110312025
P•riod stsrt dato To
Period
Charlty name: Ukraine Aid and Welfare
Charity registration number: 1207587
Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Pao 1.17
Ukraina Aid and Welfare is establlshed
for the publlc beneflt wlth the followlng
charitable purposes:
1. Relief and Assl8tance-To relieve
and assist individuals in need in
the UK, in Ukralne, and In any part
of the world where people identify
Ukraine as their home. Thi8
Includes tho80 affectsd by war,
natural dlsasters, or catastrophe¥.
Thè charlty provides essential ald
Including, but not limltod to:
shelter, hyglene products,
clothing, food, and medlcal ltsms.
2. Education and Health Support-
To offèr practlcal support such a•
¢ommunity-based education, out-
of4chool Iraining progr•mm•s,
and services aimed at
•afeguarding good mental and
physical health. These efforts help
Individuals, particularly displaced
Ukrainians, adapt to life In new
communltles.
3. Community Facility and Soclal
Welfare- To operate a communlty
facility in Brlstol that promotes
social welfare through recreational
and cultural activities. These are
Intended for indivlduals who
èxperlence hardship due to ago,
infimiity, disability, financial
difficulty, or social isolation, with
the aim of Improving their quality
of life.
4. Cultural prese￿atIOn and Publlc
Education - To educate the public
about and preserve Ukrainlan
traditions and heritage through
arts cuftural events, and media.

5. Refugee Support- To meet the
needs of Ukrainians granted
refugee status under the Homes
for Ukraine and Ukraine Family
schemes, along with support for
their hosts. This includes practical
and financial assistance, advice,
and well-being activities.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities. projects or services
identified in the accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
In 2024. Ukraine Aid and Welfare {UAW)
delivered a wide range of activities and
ser¥ices aligned with its charitable
purposes and designed to deliver
measurable public benefit to Ukrainian
refugees, their host communities. and
those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Educational Support and Language
Preserrfation
Operated the Ukralnian School
Bristol, offering weekly classes in
Ukrainian language, literature, and
culture for over 100 children.
Delivered out-of-school
educational support and language
integration assistance, including
English as an Additional Language
IEALI sessions and bilingual
classroom resources.
Community Events and Cultural
Engagement
Organised and delivored publlc
cultural events as part of the
Bristol Refugee Festival, including
masterclasses, craft workshops,
and an exhibitlon at the M Shed
titled "Erased from the Face of the
Earth".
Hosted workshops such as Vinok
(Ukrainian flower crown) making,
Motanka doll making, and brooch
design, strengthening community
bonds and cultural heritage
preservation.
Welfarè and Integration se￿1¢es
Provided practical and emotional
support to refugees and their host
families under the Homes for
Ukraine and Ukraine Falnily
schemes.
Coordinated social activities to
reduce isolation, including parent-
child sessions, well-being circles,
and irrformation drop-ins.
Volunteer Engagement and Capacity
Building
Recruited and supported a team of
over 20 active volunteers.
contributing across teaching.
intsrpretation, welfare suppo
istlcs, and
overnanco.

Provided DBS checks,
safeguarding training. and
expenses reimbursement to
ensure safe, inclusive service
delivery.
Public Benefit Assurance
All activities were designed to support
refugee integration. promote cultural
continuity, and address material
hardshtp. The trustees confimi that these
services are provided for public benefit
and have had direct positive impact on
community cohesion, educational
atlainmenL and individual well-being.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidan
issued by Ihe Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The trustees of Ukraine Aid and Welfare
confirni that they have had due regard to
the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit when
reviewing the charity's aims and
objectives, planning current and future
activilies, and making decisions on the
use of funds. All programmes and
services undertaken in 2024 were
developed with a clear focus on
delivering measurable public benefit in
line with the chari
's ob'ectives.
Additional infomiation (optionall
You ma
choose to include fijrther statements where relevant about..
SORP ￿ference
Policy on grant making
F¥ra 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
ContribLrtion made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Other
Achievements and Perforniance
SORP reler¢n¢e

Key Achievements
Education & Cullural Continuity:
The Ukrainian School Bristol
marked its first anniversary,
delivering over 80 hours of
bilingual teaching and cultural
education. More than 100 childron
acGessed Ukralnian language,
heritage. and community
education-helping them malntain
identity while integrating into UK
society.
Mental Health & Well-being:
UAW introduced dèdicated w811-
being ￿$s1onS for parents and
children. peer support groups, and
access to trauma-infomied
communlty care. These servlc88
dlrectly reduced Isolatlon,
Improv￿ confidence. and
supported ernotional resilience.
Cultural Awareness &
Engagement..
Through its partnershlp wlth
Brlstol Museums, UAW co-curated
the Erased from tho Face of the
Earth exhibit+on and hosted publlc
discusslons and cultural
workshops. Th88e events
attracted over 1,000 attendees and
amplified the voices of war.
affected communities whllo
foslering undèrstsnding acro88
dlverse audiences.
Direct Refugee Support:
The charity Supported hundreds of
displaced Ukralnians and Ihelr
hosts with advice, translation,
signposting, and tailored pra¢tlcal
asslstance. Thls Included
•ssistance with schools, houslng,
employment readiness, and well-
belng seNices.
Volunteer Mobilisallon:
Over 20 voluntsers contributed
time and skills, playing a critical
role in teaching, interpretlng,
coordination, and safeguarding.
This active volunteer engagement
enhanced local ownership and
sustsinability of services.
Wlder Benefits to Society
The charity's work helped fostor incluslve
communities, reduced pre88ure on
slatutory ser4ices, and built Cultural
bridges bet**en new arrivals and host
communities. UAW'S collaborative
approach has been recognised as a local
model for trauma-infomied, communlty-
led refu
eesu
Summary of the main
achievements of the charÉty.
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any viider
benefits to society as a
whole
Para 1.20

Additional inforniation (optionall
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about:
AGhievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
P8rn141
Investment performan
against objeclives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Pwa 1.21
For the year ending 31 March 2025,
Ukraine Aid and Welfare reported a total
income of £41,968.95 and total
expenditure of £34,705.45, resulting in a
net surplus of £7,263.50. At the end of the
financial period. the charity had net
assets of £8,349.10, primarily comprising
unrestricted reserves held in bank
accounts and digital payment platfomis.
The charity's financial position is sound
and reflects prudenl management of
rant income and donor contributions.
The charity aims to hold unrestricted
reserves equivalent to at least three
months of core operating costs. This
policy is In place to ensure financial
resilience and to allow Continuity of key
ser¥ices (such as education. volunteer
coordination. and cultural events) in the
event of funding delays or unexpected
shortfalls.
As of 31 March 2025, Ukraine Aid and
Welfare held £8,349.10 in reserves. This
figure includes unrestrfcted funds
intended to support ongoing delivery of
charilable activities and essential
infrastructure.
The charity holds resorves as per its
reserves
olic
There were no restricted or unrestricted
funds in material deficit during the
reporting period. All projects were fully
funded and expenditure remained within
roved
rant bud ets.
There are no uncertainties regarding the
charity's ability to continue as a going
concern. Fo￿ard funding commitments
have been secured from multiple
sources. and the charity continues to
diversify Income through grants,
donations, and earned income from
educational activities.
Slatement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 122
Amount of reserves held
Para 1.22
Reasons for hokling zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.22
Pat8 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concem
Pafa 1.23
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about".
Grant Funding:
Significant funding was recefved from".
The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Bristol City Council. including an
Education Grant to support Tuesday
sessions throughout 2025.
National Lottery Community Fund, whlch
supported Core educational and w•ll-
being programm8S.

Quartet Community Foundation. which
funded tsrgeted community engagement
activities.
Bristol Masons Charity, which
Contributed towards educational
rnsources and books.
Communty Donations:
Individual donations and trustee
contributions helped cover operational
costs and emergency needs. Events such
as the Sand Animation Show and
anniversary celebrations also generated
ublic donations.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Par• 1.46
Funding Uncertainty:
Reliance on short-term grants and
voluntary donations exposes the charity
to fluctuations in income. Mitigation
includes diverslfying funding sources,
maintaining a reserrfes policy. and
applying for multi-year funding whern
possible.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Volunteer Dependency:
The charity's service delivery model
depends heavily on volunteers. Risks
include burnou( inconsistent availability.
and recruitment challenges. To address
this, UAW offers volunteer training,
recognitlon, DBS checks, and ongolng
supporL
Safeguarding and Welfare:
Working with vulnerable individuals.
including children and trauma-affecled
adults. presents safeguarding
responsibilities. UAW mitigates this by
enforcing a safeguarding policy,
providing training. and designatlng
safeguarding leads.
Operational Capacity:
As a growing charity with limited
administrative stsff, there 1$ a risk of
overstretching resources. The trustses
address this through careful
prioritisation, part-time stsffjng. and
digital tools to streamllnè managemenL
Reputational Risk:
Given the high-profile nature of refugee
su
rt work. an
failures in delivo
or

governance could impact the charity's
reputation. The trustees ensure
transparency, compliance with regulatory
uidance and robust internal oversi
hL
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charty's
trusts..
Type of goveming document
Par• 125
Ukraine Aid and Welfare Is governed by
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(CIO) Foundation Model Constitution,
most recently amended and approved on
2S Mar¢h 2024. This document sets out
the charity's objects, powers, and
govemance structure, and complies with
the requirements of the Charities Act
2011.
The charity is constitutsd as a Charitable
Incorporated Organisation ICIOI,
registered with the Charity Commission
for England and Wales. It has no share
capital and operates under the
foundation model, meaning its only
votin
members are its trustees.
The charity's first trustees were
appointed by the founding resolution.
Thereafter, trustees are appointed by a
resolution of the existing trustees at a
properly convened meeting. All
appointments are made in accordance
with Clause 10 of the Constitution, with
consideration given to the skills,
knowledge, and experience needed for
the effective administration of tho chari
How is the charity
onstiluted?
"r.orated
association. CIO)
Para 1.25
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitLrtional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitted
to appoinl one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Additional inlomiation (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements where relevant about..
All new trustees receive a fomial
induction pack on appointmen( which
in¢ludes the charity's constitution, the
latest Trustees. Annual Repor¢ Charity
Commission guidance (CC3- The
Essential Trustee), safeguarding policy,
financial procedures. and current project
overviews. Induction meetings are held
with exlsting trustees to ensure new
members fully understand their
responsibilities. Ongoing development is
encouraged through access to relevant
sector training. governance briefings,
and safe
uardin
dates.
Ukraine Aid and Welfare operates under a
flat governance structure, led by a board
of three trustees who are responsible for
strategic oversighL risk managemen¢
and compliance. Operational delivery is
managed by volunteer and sessional
tsams coordinated by project leads under
the trustees, supervision. The charlty
works closely with:
Local Authorities (o.g. Bristol City
Council)
Funders
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
Thè charty's organisational
structure and any wider
nelwork with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
. Nalional Lotte

Community Fund, Quartet
Community Foundation)
Cultural institutlons (e.g. Brlstol
Museums)
Community and refugee
organisations le.g. Homes for
Ukralne host networks)
The charity has no subsidiaries or trading
anns. It occasionally ¢ollaboratO8 wlth
affiliated Ukrainian diaspora
organisations for project dellvory or
cultural events, but all financial and
governance matters are Independenlly
managed by UAW. No trustoes or
connected persons received any
personal bfrnefit durlng the reportlng
period.
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
UAW malntalns a strong commltmont to
transparency. oquity, and safeguardlng In
all aspects of Its work. The charlty
continually assesses Its practi¢08 again81
Charity Commission guidance and sector
best practlce. All polltles are revlewed
annually. and financial oversight Is
provlded by the board and external
advisers when needed.
Reference and Administrat5ve detsils
Charit
name
Other name the charil
uses
Re
islered chant
number
Charity's prinapal address
Ukraine Aid arhd Welfare
UAW
commonl used abbreviation
1207587
11 Parrys Grov8.Brisol.BS91

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Datss aetsd rf not forThthole
ear
Trustee name
Offic• lif any)
Name of person lor body) èntitled
int trust*
ifan
William Maude-
Roxby
Oleksandra
Vereshchagina
Tetiana Bezsmertno
Chair
NIA
Founding Trustee
Trustee
N/A
Founding Trustee
Trustee
N/A
Founding Trustee
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
rate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re
Director namè
ortwasa
roved
Name of trusteés holding title to property belonging to the chartty
Trustee namè
Datss acted if rKJt forwhole
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this Gapacity
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity s objects
Details of arrangernents for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the tharrty's own assets
Additional infomiation (oplional)
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional Infonnation)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of Chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal infom)ation)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disdosure of ke
rsonnel details
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity'$ trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position leg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Lo
L (xLf
Date