The Cops for Ukraine Just Giving page has been created by Jim Clark & Rob Stordy, two U.K based Police Officers.

Jim and Rob both serving in Cheshire initially took part in a humanitarian aid trip to Poland. They were part of a convoy delivering vehicles & aid to a staging post near Krakow prior to it being moved on into the Ukraine.

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They have subsequently taken part on a second trip, see update below, they also now have velcro backed patches for sale.

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Jim and Rob have just returned from a trip and managed to ensure that the essential equipment that has been purchased with your amazing donations was handed over to those that need it most.

Their initial trip highlighted the need for a worthy humanitarian aid stream, it was then the seed was planted! Reflecting on the trip Jim founded Cops For Ukraine, he subsequently asked/persuaded Rob to join him on another crazy journey.

Their aim is to raise £25,000 by way of cash donations and equipment to support their fellow Police Officers and their families in Ukraine. They will do this by providing them with critical Humanitarian Aid and equipment.

On the 14 February 2022 Police Officers from the Ukrainian National Police were transferred to "Combat Alert" in response to the build-up of Russian Military on and close to the Russian border with Ukraine. Police officers, most with little or no military training overnight swapped their police uniform and duties to military fatigues taking up positions on the front line, defending their country, its democracy and their freedom.

How would you feel if this occurred to you on arrival at work for an early turn? far less glamorous than a scene guard or a constant watch!

(all these images are of Police Officers who have been redeployed)

With the invasion of Ukraine by Russia commencing on the 24 February 2022, many of these police officers became involved in what is now known as the “Kyiv Offensive”. Tragically many officers lost their lives in this brutal attack on their capital city.

We are looking to provide medical, logistical, communication and other appropriate equipment to give Police Officers who have been redeployed to this sometimes invisible and unpredictable front line the best possible support.

This support will help save the lives of Ukrainian Officers and give them the best chance of carrying out their duties efficiently and effectively.

The needs of the Ukrainian Officers and their families are rapidly evolving as the situation and weather conditions change. Initially we are looking to purchase items such as individual medical kits, trauma equipment, casevac methods and communication support equipment.

With the benefit of a solid, trusted point of contact in Ukraine we can ensure the aid reaches those that need it most.

Our point of contact is an amazing Police Officer who works with children that have been affected by the war and she and her colleagues work tirelessly to ensure the children have a normal as possible way of life.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting each and everyone of us and will continue to do so for some time. We must show and provide support to those women & men that are doing the most incredible role.

The Cops for Ukraine team are working directly with an experienced Cheshire based Ukrainian Aid collection point. This organisation has successfully delivered tonnes of aid that has been donated by various agencies and communities. They have also secured and delivered many vehicles to various locations across Ukraine.

Working in partnership ensures that humanitarian aid and supplies can be purchased, transported, and directed swiftly and with integrity to the most appropriate end user.

All police officers know the sickening feeling you get when your colleagues press their emergency button or shout for assistance! You’ll race to help them. Unfortunately our colleagues in Ukraine have been in state zero for over a year now! Please help us to help them.

What could your donations fund?

£30 Could buy crucial items such as Tourniquets or Homeostatic Trauma Bandages to make up individually issued First Aid Kits.

£80 Could buy an entire Individually Issued First Aid Kit (IFAK) These kits contain components designed to control major bleeds in remote locations. That could save the life of a Ukrainian Police Officer.

£259 Would buy a large power bank that will keep vital communications equipment running when mains power goes down.

Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Official merchandise to be released soon.

We value your amazing support in this a show of unity to our blue line colleagues on the front line and their families they have had to leave behind.

Jim & Rob.

UPDATE.

Velcro backed patches for sale,

Cost, £6.75 ea, posted if purchased via Just Giving page, due to JG costs. or contact via our Facebook Page.