The Association also runs the Alla Horska Folk Art Museum, housed at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Manchester, which has the largest collection of traditional Ukrainian folk art in Western Europe, including old and rare examples of decorative embroidery and traditional costumes, carved wooden items and decorated Easter eggs (Pysanky).
Our Association has 10 full branches and three member groups. We work closely with all Ukrainian community organisations and are particularly grateful for the support given by AUGB Ltd. AUW is a corporate member of AUGB and AUGB branches allow their premises around the country to be home to our local branches. See below for a list of branch addresses and key contacts.
A particular focus of activity is charitable and humanitarian work. Our Ukrainian Children’s Appeal Fund was created in 1990, initially to help child victims of the Chornobyl disaster. Since 1990 we have raised around £2 million for humanitarian projects in Ukraine, supporting children, mothers and families and voluntary organisations in Ukraine. Since February2022 we have focused on helping innocent victims of Russia’s brutal invasion ofUkraine, including orphans and children with special needs.
Donations can be sent to:
Ukrainian Children’s Appeal Fund
A/c no: 11298569
Sort Code: 40-07-13
Contact:
info@auw.org.uk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AssociationOfUkrainianWomenInGB
For further information see the
Ukrainians in the UK Online Encyclopaedia.
