05/06/2026
🏆 Ukraine Relief Aid Named Charity of the Year by Cohort plc 🏆
We are incredibly proud and honoured to share that Ukraine Relief Aid has been recognised as Charity of the Year by Cohort plc and awarded a generous donation of £20,000.
Our CEO Karol Swiacki , together with Trustee Alastair Young , members of our management team Steve Hancock and Annmarie Randall , and our Honourable Patron Richard Adlem MBE, were delighted to attend a wonderful evening in London celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Cohort plc.
🙏 Today, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone at Cohort plc, especially CEO Andy Thomis, for making the evening so special for our charity.
✨ The celebration took place in the magnificent Drapers' Hall, London, an absolutely outstanding venue that provided the perfect setting for such a memorable occasion. We are deeply grateful for the exceptional hospitality shown throughout the evening. From the warm welcome to the outstanding food and drinks, every detail reflected the generosity and professionalism of our hosts. It was truly an unforgettable experience for the entire Ukraine Relief Aid team.
Karol said:
"It is a great honour for Ukraine Relief Aid to be here and to accept this award from such incredible people during such serious times. I would like to thank not only Cohort for this recognition, but also the British people for their unwavering support for Ukraine.
This award is not just for our charity—it belongs to every volunteer, donor, partner, trustee and friend who has stood with us since the beginning. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of those affected by this terrible war. Together, we are creating a better tomorrow.
As a Polish man standing before British people, I feel incredibly proud to be united with so many nations in defence of Ukraine and the values we all share—freedom, dignity and hope. The support we see from people across the United Kingdom, Poland, Ukraine, the United States, the Netherlands, Norway and many other countries shows that when we stand together, we are stronger than any challenge before us.
We are fighting for the future not only of Ukraine, but of the whole free world. While humanitarian organisations like ours serve and support civilians affected by war, companies in the defence sector such as Cohort help defend our shared future. Together, we stand for freedom."
💙💛 An official press release will follow in the coming days. Today, however, we would like to dedicate this achievement to our entire Ukraine Relief Aid family—our trustees, volunteers, partners, donors and friends across Great Britain, the United States, Poland, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Germany and Norway.
Trustee Alastair Young added:
"On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank Cohort plc for their generous award of £20,000 to Ukraine Relief Aid. These funds will support projects in Ukraine, including children's orphanages and schools, helping to alleviate some of the suffering caused by the war."
🤝 A special thank you to our valued partner Castlepoint Shopping Park Bournemouth, for their continued support and friendship, as well as everyone from BCP Council and The Mayor of Bournemouth & The Charter Trustees !
This award belongs to every person who has stood with us on this journey.
We will never give up.
Together for a better tomorrow.
Together for freedom. 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇵🇱🇺🇸🇳🇱🇳🇴🇩🇪
