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res·tor·ation
the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or re-establishment.
restitution of something taken away or lost.
We worship and serve the God of restoration.
In Jesus’ name we seek to support those experiencing
loss of health,
home,
livelihood
or loved ones due to the war.
By partnering with local communities, you can bring love, practical care and hope for the future.
The people whom your donations impact
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"I want as much as possible for every person in the village not to feel alone, not to feel abandoned. I want them to know that despite the difficult circumstances of the war, there is a church and it continues to care for people, to pray for them.”
Pastor Dima, Kadena Gora
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![A man wearing a blue apron is showing three young boys how to mark a peice of wood ready for cutting. They are in a carpentry workshop.]()
“Half of the boys here, they don't have father at all. Many have gone to war. The goal of this ministry is so that they can build themselves as men.”
Artem, Wise Carpenter Volunteer
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![One man and three teenage girls stand in a row, all wearing turquoise t shirts. It is sunny and they are smiling.]()
"God touched my heart when I started reading the bible. It was amazing how he spoke to me; when I didn’t know what to do next or when I wanted to give up and do nothing, he spoke to me and I listened.”
Rima, Denghi youth
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“In Ukraine, God uses this difficult time to send people to church,”
Pastor Oleg, Christmas Church, Cherkasy.
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![Four children are sitting together at a table, giving thumbs up signs. There are pieces of paper in front of them, from a quiz they have just completed.]()
“The aim of the Day Centre is to provide a place where children can feel an atmosphere of love, acceptance and support, and can develop spiritually, physically, intellectually and emotionally.”
Mika, Day Centre Lead
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"All the believers here love me and help me in every possible way with everything I need, so I feel very good here. I feel sure that Pastor Sergiy is a shepherd from God, because he is so kind and very attentive to the needs of all the refugees"
Valentina, displaced from Lisichansk
Through more than 30 years of serving with the churches in Ukraine, it is our joy and privilege to truly be embedded in these families. We want you to be a part of Nasha Simya - Our Family.
Every contribution makes a difference, but regular donations support the ongoing ministry of our family of churches as they take the Gospel to their communities. By becoming a monthly donor and joining Nasha Simya you can provide stability and a foundation from which these ministries can grow.
As part of Nasha Simya you will hear exclusively from our Ukrainian family members at times throughout the year.
Family (simya) is central to the functioning of life in Ukraine, with mulitple generations growing up under one roof. Families live together, serve together, pray together, grow together.
Where your money goes
In 2024 we sent £133,458 to Ukraine.
That is 75p in every pound donated.
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What our supporters say
Our family gives to UCM because we trust the charity implicitly. UCM are transparent about where the donations go and they endeavour to keep admin cost down so the maximum amount of money can go to the people of Ukraine. I love their communication and the regular updates through email telling the personal stories of the people that we’re helping. UCM’s passion for the people of Ukraine is contagious so I endeavour to tell anyone who will listen about the wonderful work that they’re doing!”
The Smith family, Oxford
"Lynne and I started to support UCM in the early days of Ukraine's independence, giving clothing and other goods to relieve the poor in the churches. As we heard news of the work (we also got to know the founders) our interest grew, and as it was clear the Lord was at work in Ukraine, we were encouraged to increase our support. The number of UCM churches planted continued to grow, and the need for a church in Denghi somehow caught our imagination, and we concentrated our interest and support there. Despite the new church later burning down, and the persistent ill-health of the pastor, I believe that the Lord is still at work there, with more coming to faith year by year and, with the church now being rebuilt, I am happy to continue to offer support."
Ian, York
“I choose to give to UCM because it is a charity built on relationships where I know that what I am giving goes directly to helping and equipping people in the communities who really need it on the ground in Ukraine.”
Liz, Bournemouth