Marina launches Ukraine appeal

Mercia Marina has launched an appeal to raise £10,000 for families impacted by the conflict in Ukraine.

The South Derbyshire attraction is raising cash for the Disaster Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

And it has promised to match all donations pound for pound. After just over a week, the appeal total is already approaching £3,000.

Tony Preston, from the marina, said “We are super pumped to be able to help any way we can, and matching donations will contribute to getting to our £10,000 target quickly as aid is so desperately needed.

“We have more than 14,000 followers on Facebook alone so we are confident we will get there, and every click and contribution is so important and sincerely appreciated.”

To donate to the appeal, click here.