During the last week of April, the 7 strong team at Dwell are going to cycle the 2000km distance to Ukraine from our office to raise funds for those who need it most.

This will involve us riding 2 fixed bikes on rotation all day every day for a week. We’ll set off at 9am on Monday 25 April and aim to make the distance by 17.30 on Friday 29 April. During the week we’ll either be cycling, helping customers, or sleeping.

We're inviting guests to come in and do a ride with us. If you'd like to book a 30 or 60 minute slot please send an email with "GUEST RIDER" in the subject title and please include your availability and contact details to info@dwell-leeds.com and we'll book your session!

More than 4 million people have fled Ukraine since the conflict began. Leaving behind jobs, belongings and loved ones, they now face an uncertain future.

Intense conflict in Ukraine is threatening the lives and livelihoods of civilians across the country, with another 7 million displaced inside the country. Families have been separated. People have been injured. Lives have been lost.

Homes have been destroyed or are unsafe to live in. Critical infrastructure such as health facilities, water supplies and schools have also been damaged or destroyed.

At Ukraine’s borders with Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova, huge numbers of people are arriving with only what they can carry. In many places there are long waits to cross and scant facilities waiting for them on the other side, with temperatures dipping overnight.

DEC charities are in Ukraine and neighbouring countries meeting the needs of all refugees and displaced people:

£30 could provide essential hygiene supplies for three people for one month

£50 could provide blankets for four families

£100 could provide emergency food for two families for one month

All funds raised will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee

Further details of the challenge can be found here