Sir Desmond Swayne visits New Forest for Ukraine volunteers

Desmond Swayne, who represents New Forest West, visited a Lymington warehouse run by New Forest for Ukraine (NFFU) as the charity prepared to dispatch its 45th lorryload to the country. NFFU has sent more than 500 tonnes of badly-needed aid since the autumn of 2023. It provides the Ukranian population with a raft of essential items, including portable generators, medical supplies, and household goods.

Each shipment comprises about nine tonnes of aid. NFFU is aiming to despatch its 600th generator in the near future. Desmond Swayne met NFFU leader John Allison during a visit to its Lymington warehouse (Image: New Forest for Ukraine) The team showed Sir Desmond how aid received from local communities is sorted, packed, and made ready for the journey.



The veteran Conservative MP heard that NFFU is in direct touch with the recipients, helping the charity to meet their needs and verify delivery. READ MORE: Russia declares ceasefire in..

. Chris Yandell.