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This project successfully funded on 23rd October 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
Ukrainian School Bristol
Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom
Aim
We’ve launched our 2025–26 campaign! Help fund Ukrainian education, culture & community for children in Bristol this new school year.
We are a passionate team of educators, parents, and volunteers who came together to create a safe, welcoming space for Ukrainian children in Bristol. Our Saturday school, based at the Ukrainian Hub in Westbury-on-Trym, opened its doors on May 25th 2024 with a mission to preserve language, culture, and community for families who have fled the war in Ukraine.
Founded by Antonina Grebeniuk — a dedicated community organiser known for events like Ukrainian Independence Day and “Ukraine Not Forgotten” and Erased from the Face of the Earth Exhibition in Bristol M-Shed — the school offers more than just lessons. It’s a place where children can connect with their heritage, build friendships, and feel proud of who they are.
Our vision is to provide high-quality, culturally rooted education that supports both academic growth and emotional wellbeing. Through language classes, creative arts, and cultural activities, we aim to nurture confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of identity.
How Your Donation Helps
Your support directly funds each school term:
- Ukrainian language and cultural education
- Teacher salaries and classroom supplies
- Venue hire for educational and dance lessons
- Curriculum development and exam preparation
- Art, dance, music, and mental wellbeing activities
- Support for refugee families and translation services
Every donation helps us build a brighter, more stable future for these children — and strengthens the whole community around them.
Our Team & Partnership
The Ukrainian School Bristol is proud to partner with the Ukraine Aid and Welfare Charity, also founded by Antonina Grebeniuk, alongside trustees William Maude-Roxby, Tetiana Bezsmertna, and Oleksandra Vereshchagina. Together, we are committed to promoting Ukrainian culture and supporting our community in Bristol and beyond.
As Trustee William Maude-Roxby shares:
"We are thrilled to witness the pride and joy that children experience when communicating in their own language. Our school serves as a vital hub for students to connect with their peers and maintain a strong bond with their cultural heritage. It's truly inspiring to see the positive impact on their sense of identity and community."
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made