With the first month of 2026 coming to an end, the Convoy4Ukraine team would like to reflect on the previous year – one marked by the horrors of war and subsequent urgent humanitarian needs, as well as the solidarity of our volunteers and supporters.
Russia’s war in Ukraine, nearing its fourth year, has become more entrenched, complex, and exhausting in many ways. The daily realities of Ukrainians are marked by frontline fighting, displacement, and attacks on civilian infrastructure. These issues are further exacerbated by decreasing global attention to the invasion.
In this context, efforts of support are crucial. Throughout 2025, Convoy4Ukraine remained focused on a simple mission: getting practical aid where it is needed most, as quickly and directly as possible. This has meant preparing vehicles, fundraising in our communities by organising events, building further partnerships, and finally, driving convoys to Ukraine. To reach the final goal, the support we have received has been vital.
2025 AT A GLANCE
In 2025, Convoy4Ukraine:
- Was formally joined by Northants organisation MedivactruckstoUkraine, who ran their tenth convoy as part of Convoy4Ukraine
- Organised two further convoys to Ukraine from their Cambridge branch
- Equipped and delivered ambulances for frontline and evacuation use
- Supplied Ukrainian units with medical equipment and other essential supplies
- Raised funds through community events and campaigns across the UK
- Expanded our community to over 400 volunteers.
HERE ARE SOME MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM 2025:
RESPONDING TO REAL NEEDS
Convoy4Ukraine works closely with trusted contacts on the ground to respond to immediate and evolving needs. This year, this included:
- Medical care and evacuation: we prepared ambulances and equipped them for use;
- Power: we delivered generators and power stations to alleviate the toll on Ukrainian energy infrastructure;
- Support for those affected by war: we supplied practical aid to medical facilities, volunteers, and civilians;
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POWER IN COMMUNITY
All we have achieved in 2025 we owe to grassroots support. Convoy4Ukraine engaged with the community in charity ceilidhs, Christmas events, school visits, local talks, and online fundraising. In our activities, we aimed to show our commitment to Ukrainian communities beyond delivering aid to those in Ukraine.
MONTHLY OVERVIEW OF 2025:
- Jan-Feb: Planning and donor engagement, vehicle preparation for the March convoy.
- March: Our convoy successfully crossed into Ukraine after four days on the road. We delivered life-saving supplies to recipients on the ground. Our impact appeared in regional news outlets.
- April-August: Further planning and community events. Sourcing and packing medical, power, and basic humanitarian supplies for the September convoy.
- September: The convoy had a record turnout, the largest convoy to date with 22 vehicles, among which 5 were from Ireland. This included ambulances, vans, and a minibus packed to capacity with bandages, generators, power banks, hygiene products, etc. We worked with Excellerate Services and Bunzl to help load vehicles. The Northampton convoy planned their 10th trip, raising around £235,000. They delivered vehicles and aid to contacts in Lviv, Kyiv, Poltava, and Izium.
- Oct-Nov: Fundraising talks with local dignitaries to spread awareness of our organisation and its goals.
- Dec: Community engagement in events in Cambridge and its surrounding areas. We participated in a Christmas celebration with Ukrainian cultural traditions. Convoy4Ukraine also engaged with the youth. We were also committed to planning and preparing for our next convoy in February.
11TH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CONVOY UNDERWAY
Meanwhile, volunteers from our Northants branch will soon be on the way to Ukraine with an impressive 22 4x4s, loaded with £150,000 worth of aid. Another minibus is already in Kyiv.
In total, there are 41 drivers, including two from the US and one from Switzerland. The ultimate destination for the Northants convoy is Dnipro, via Lviv and the capital. Further convoys are planned for June and October.
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Convoy4Ukraine enters the new year ready to keep going, all thanks to your support. On our behalf, we are proud of our committed volunteers, vehicles prepares, and all the vast communities standing behind us.
Sincerely,
Convoy4Ukraine
