Where can I donate clothes to Ukraine near me?

THE Russian invasion of Ukraine forced many citizens to seek refuge far from their country and left them in need of daily necessities and shelter.

Several donation spots have been set up across the UK to help the Ukrainian refugees and here is where you can contribute.

Where can I donate clothes to Ukraine?

Some charities are taking monetary donations while others are happy to take clothes and other items for Ukraine.

Many of the donations are going to Poland, as the Polish government has said that over 100,000 refugees have crossed into the country.

Check in your local area to see if any donation centres have opened up as there are smaller sites opening daily in churches and community centres.

White Eagle Club, London

The queues outside Balham's White Eagle Club stretched down the street when they announced they would take donations.

Polish organisations like the White Eagle Club are asking for Londoners to bring warm clothes as conditions are cold.

They have also asked for baby supplies such as nappies and bottles as well as sleeping bags and blankets.

You can donate to the White Eagle Club at 211 Balham High Road, London SW17 7BQ from 5pm-8pm on Tuesday-Thursday and from 10am-5pm on Friday and Sunday.

A list of wanted items is on their .

Vilnius Polish Centre, Bury, Manchester

This centre is looking to support fleeing Ukrainian refugees.

It is calling for clothes, shoes, toiletries, blackets, sleeping bags, bandages, nappies and baby wipes, sanitary products, crayons and colouring books.

The centre is also taking in any people who would like to volunteer to package items.

They can be found at the Polish Social Centre, Back East Street, Bury, BL9 0RU.

The Bearded Broz, West Midlands

This is a community group that helped deliver food parcels to people during the pandemic and also Grenfell Tower survivors in 2017.

The Bearded Broz told The Sun: "It's very important for all humans to pull together at the time of need, our fellow humans need us regardless of their nationality, colour or religion."

They have asked for clothing, especially outerwear such as jackets and boots to be donated.

The centre, at Unit 8 Ashcourt, Crystal Drive, Smethwick, B66 1QG, is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm.