Appeal raises £2,500 for Ukraine
More than £2,500 has been raised by Shropshire Labour Party members to help with the relief effort in the Ukraine.
Wrekin Labour Party has raised £2,500 in the space of a fortnight to support the British Red Cross’s work in the war-torn country.
Chairman Peter Bradley said a bucket collection in Wellington's Market Square raised £750 in just two hours, with people donating an average of just £6.25 per minute. Party members donated £1,250, he said, and a further £500 came from party funds.
“Our members have been very generous and our experience in Wellington was truly inspirational, with members of the public queuing up to donate," said Mr Bradley.
“People feel very strongly about the need to support ordinary Ukrainians in any way they can. One gentleman in Wellington, a former army officer nearing his ninetieth birthday, told us he was ready to pick up a rifle and volunteer!
“We’re really delighted to have raised so much so quickly. But we also hope that what we’ve been able to achieve will inspire other local organisations to launch similar appeals."
