The community and media initiatives led by the team at International Centre Ukrainian House UK CIC have received significant official recognition from the Manchester City Council. The organisation’s leaders — Anatolii Shalaiev and Prof. Ruslan Panchyshyn — have been nominated for the prestigious Best of Manchester Awards 2026 across their respective key areas of work.
We are delighted to welcome Barry Kilshaw as an Ambassador of the “Blood Solidarity – Drop of Life” initiative. This initiative is delivered in partnership with the International Centre Ukrainian House UK and The National Lottery Community Fund. Barry has over 30 years of management experience in the print, packaging and graphics industry, including more
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Kseniia Loban spoke to participants about the importance of blood donation, answering questions and addressing common concerns about the donation process. The session gave attendees the opportunity to learn more about becoming a regular blood donor and why every donation matters for patients in need. Ruslan Panchyshyn, Director of the International Centre Ukrainian House UK,
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“For Outstanding Support in the Ukrainian People’s Struggle for Freedom and Independence.” This is a truly extraordinary and well-deserved recognition. Out of 18 distinguished nominees from across the United Kingdom put forward for this high honour, Rev. Bernard Cocker was selected as the award recipient by the council. The Story Behind the Nomination: From a
Representatives of the International Centre Ukrainian House UK CIC held a productive online meeting with Joanne Walker, Regional Community Engagement Manager at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The International Centre Ukrainian House UK CIC was represented by Anatolii Shalaiev, Director; Dr Inna Thompson, Medical Adviser; and Olha Shalaieva, who provided translation and language support. The
The main topics of the programme included blood donation and the Drop of Life: Blood Solidarity initiative, as well as recent political developments in the United Kingdom and Ukraine. A Personal Experience of Blood Donation in the UK A special part of the programme featured Anastasiia Shkuro, who shared her personal experience of donating blood
The International Centre Ukrainian House UK is delighted to announce another important step in the development of our community work. We have secured our third successful grant, this time with the support of Warrington Charities Trust. Every grant helps us strengthen a different part of our work and create more opportunities for Ukrainian and British
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Today, July 7, at 4:00 PM, live on “Razom” on ALLFM 96.9, we will talk with Oleksiy Serohin about Li-to Party in Bolton. Let’s talk about the atmosphere of Ukrainian summer, lively communication, a charity table, music, dancing, contests, and an auction. We will also remember the CYM Zdvyg , which took place in Tarasivka,
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The annual Spilka Ukrayinskoyi Molodi (CYM) National Rally in Tarasivka has once again proven to be the beating heart of the Ukrainian community in the United Kingdom. This year’s gathering was truly historic, bringing together a record-breaking crowd of more than 3,000 participants, making it one of the largest and most vibrant mobilizations of the
Preston recently hosted an exceptional and deeply moving Refugee Day celebration, bringing together diverse cultures, music, and a shared sense of hospitality. The event was a beautiful reminder of how communities gather to support those who, through no fault of their own, have had to seek refuge in the United Kingdom. Preston recently hosted an
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