Skipton Building Society is supporting the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal with a £50,000 donation.

The Society has also opened its doors to anyone wanting to donate to the appeal. People can simply go into any of Skipton’s branches across the UK or call the Society’s Skipton Direct team on 0345 850 1722 to donate money into a dedicated account set up for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

People can also donate by bank transfer with the following details: Sort Code 20-78-91 – Account number 70798924 – Reference 997580860.

Skipton is also contacting its Ukrainian customers to offer financial help and support if needed.

Stacey Stothard, Skipton’s head of sustainability, said: “Skipton Building Society stands with Ukraine and the international community as it deals with a devastating humanitarian crisis in the heart of Europe.

“The Disasters Emergency Committee is working hard to provide shelter, food and water for families fleeing the conflict, including an estimated 500,000 people who have already arrived at neighbouring countries with nothing but the clothes on their backs. These families need help, and in launching this dedicated account together with a Skipton donation of £50,000, we’re aiming to get much needed funds to them as quickly as we can.”

“For more than 169 years, Skipton has believed in building better futures – for everyone. Now, as the humanitarian crisis grows in Ukraine, that future is being put under threat for many families. Skipton stands with countless others in offering its support to all those affected.”

With a network of 88 branches across the UK, people can simply go to their nearest Skipton Building Society and donate money to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal over the counter. Alternatively, people can call the Skipton Direct contact centre team to donate over the phone or donate by bank transfer.