Fundraising campaign
Help us raise £20,000 to continue supporting Ukrainians rebuilding their lives in the UK
OPORA exists because of people like you. We receive no government funding - every step we take to support displaced Ukrainians is powered by grants and donations from compassionate individuals and organisations.
Your support helps Ukrainians adapt, assert their rights, to rebuild their lives in safety here in the UK.
Opora impact in 2025 so far:
● 7,500+ individual enquiries answered via live chat, email, and our online assistant - providing critical, timely guidance. ● 100,000 website visits - that’s 500 people every day accessing empowering information and tools. ● 27 online events delivered, including video guides on urgent topics like housing, legal rights, and mental health. ● 1,500+ Ukrainians received psychological support through group sessions and online programmes. ● 500 people supported with complex visa extension applications and technical barriers to staying safe in the UK.
Help us continue this essential work. Every contribution - large or small - makes a real difference.
If you have any questions, comments or proposals, please write to us at ku.aropo%40gnisiardnuf
Run for OPORA
Now everyone can take part in charity runs across the country and raise funds to help us continue supporting Ukrainians in the UK.
These can be short 5k runs or full marathons in major cities - every step counts. Thanks to your participation, we can deliver meaningful projects.
How to get involved?✅ Find a run that suits you✅ Register for OPORA HERE✅ Invite your friends and family to support you or run together
Email us with any questions
Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving is a way to donate directly from your salary – automatically and tax-efficiently. It's simple and beneficial: HMRC adds the tax you would have paid on the donation, meaning you give more while it costs you less.
How to support OPORA through Payroll Giving
Speak to your HR department or send them a message asking:
“Does our company offer a Payroll Giving scheme?”
(It may also be called Give As You Earn or GAYE.)
If your employer is enrolled, just fill in the form and specify:
● Your preferred monthly donation (£5, £10 or more)
● The charity name: OPORA UK
● Our registered charity number: 1199760
● Ask if your employer offers a Matching Gift, which could double your donation.
Your HR team will do the rest. Your chosen donation will be automatically deducted from your salary each month. Plus, part of your donation is boosted by tax relief — so your impact is even greater.
Movement for Good Awards
The Movement for Good Awards programme by Benefact Group donates over £1 million each year to charities — and you can nominate OPORA to receive a £1,000 grant so we can continue supporting the Ukrainian community.
How it works:Nominations are open from 1 January to 16 December 2025.Each person can nominate one charity once.The more nominations OPORA receives, the greater our chances of being awarded funding.
How to nominate OPORA:● Go to the link: Nominate OPORA● Enter our details: Charity number: 1199760 or Charity name: OPORA● Complete a short form● Click “Nominate this charity” – and you're done!
Get Your Employer Involved
Many companies in the UK have corporate giving programmes — for example, they match employee donations or fund initiatives that matter to their teams. If your employer supports charities, this could be a great opportunity to help OPORA secure additional resources to support Ukrainians.
Here’s what you can do:
● Ask your HR department or manager if your company has a charity matching or corporate giving scheme.
● If they do — email us at: ku.aropo%40gnisiardnuf
● We’ll get in touch with them, share more about our work, and explore potential collaboration.