The Ukraine Development Trust is a new initiative allowing people to donate to a variety of valuable causes in Ukraine. It was formed in December 2023 and is run by a small but experienced team. Most of us live in Ukraine, know the country well and are also volunteers. With this local knowledge and hands-on experience, we can ensure that your donations are used as effectively as possible.
Our team
Matthew Parish
Executive Chairman & Trustee
Matthew is an international lawyer who has worked extensively in the former Soviet Union and the Western Balkans and is an expert in the genesis of civil conflicts and post-conflict reconstruction. As well as private legal practice, he has worked at the UN, the World Bank and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and has written books and academic articles on international law, international relations, cryptology and the work of the intelligence services across the world, as well as a series of diaries about life in wartime Ukraine. Matthew currently lives in Lviv, volunteering at the Lviv Volunteer Kitchen and travelling frequently around Ukraine to meet and support the Trust’s partner NGOs. Visit LinkedIn for a detailed biography.
Other team members
Toni Piechota, Director of Pacific Rim Fundraising
Chris Cook, Director of Scottish Operations
Katie Nurton, Web design manager
Mia Parish, Director of Animal Welfare
Laurie Wiseman, Director of Fundraising
Lesley Glover, Research and Intelligence Manager
Sarah Poncenby-Smythe, Real Estate Coordination Manager
About the Trust
The Ukraine Development Trust was established in December 2023 and is governed by the law of England and Wales. The Terms and Conditions establishing the Trust and our policies for the use of donor funds can be found below.
For US donors: we have set up an associated charitable trust in the United States.The Ukraine Development Charitable Trust (address: 13507 Acorn Ave. NW, Mogadore, OH 44260-1703) has been granted section 501(c)(3) authorization under the pertinent IRC tax code / regulations and its EIN for tax-deductible donations for US taxpayers is 99-6096822. To benefit from the 501(c)(3) authorisation, please ensure that any donations are clearly indicated as for the Ukraine Development Charitable Trust by email or payment reference.
For UK donors: we are in the process of registering the Ukraine Development Charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Please note that the Charity is a separate organisation from the Ukraine Development Trust with its own constitution and policies. Any donations to the Ukraine Development Charity will be used exclusively for the charitable purposes of the Ukraine Development Charity as described in its statutes under applicable English charities law and in particular will not be used directly or indirectly for any military or political purpose.
We are open to undertaking registrations in other jurisdictions at the request of prospective donors – please contact us to discuss.
Policies and legal documents
Ukraine Development Trust
Policies and Principles Applicable to Donor Funds
Policies Applicable to Unidentified Donor Funds
Terms and Conditions establishing the Trust
Amendments to Terms and Conditions as of 28 December 2023
Amendments to Terms and Conditions as of 31 December 2023
Amendments to Terms and Conditions as of 13 January 2024
Ukraine Development Charitable Trust IUS donors)
Trust deed of the Ukraine Development Charitable Trust
Ukraine Development Charity (UK donors)
Constitution of the Ukraine Development Charity
Amendments to the Constitution as of 2 March 2024
Criteria for the Selection of Beneficiaries in the Relief of Poverty
Operating Structure for the Advancement of Health
Principles for the Advancement of Citizenship and Community
Policy Principles to Preserve Independence
Structures and Procedures for Management
The Terms and Conditions of the Ukraine Development Trust are applicable to both the Ukraine Development Charitable Trust and the Ukraine Development Charity, to the extent that they are not inconsistent with the legal documentation of those organisations.
These initiatives have been established and are overseen by the Foundation for Development, a non-profit organisation based in the United Kingdom and with experience in development projects across the globe.