Since the start of the war we have been working closely with Professor Colonel Serhii and his team, who are based in southern Ukraine, where they have treated thousands of war victims. As well as working in hospital, they work in the field on the front-line. We have had a special fundraising project this year,… Continue reading Surgical Operating Microscope for Ukraine
Recently we were able to send three ambulances and a 4×4 rescue pickup from our Tarleton Warehouse over to Ukraine. The first photo shows the vehicles with the volunteer drivers ready to leave the warehouse. Just a few days later they arrived at our base in Ukraine, the video below shows their arrival. The… Continue reading Lifesaving vehicles handed over in Ukraine
A huge thank you for all of your support and prayers for the building development at our New Hope Academy Secondary School, in Sierra Leone, including everyone who took part in ‘Walk, Pray, Give for Education’ back in May. Below is a little video of the work in progress on the building of the second… Continue reading New Hope Academy Sierra Leone Building Development
Our August email newsletter is out now! With reflections on becoming a Laureate of the Order of Panteleimon from Rev. Bernard Cocker, our Founder & CEO, an invitation to our 35th anniversary celebration and a sneak peek at our next ‘InTouch’ news booklet. You can read it here: https://mailchi.mp/51862a3d17a6/august-special-news-9200950 If you have subscribed to email… Continue reading August Email Newsletter
You are warmly invited to our 35th Anniversary Celebration! Saturday 17th October at St George’s Church, Chorley, PR7 2AA. Please arrive 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. (Please note change of date) We are deeply grateful to the Churchwardens and all at St George’s Church for their kindness in providing this beautiful venue for our special service of… Continue reading International Aid Trust 35th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday 17th October
Rev. Bernard Cocker, Founder and CEO of International Aid Trust was deeply honoured recently to be named a Laureate of the Order of St Panteleimon. The Order is regarded as one of Ukraine’s highest honours for humanitarian service, medicine, charity and mercy—often described as the country’s ‘Oscar for Charity & Mercy’. Bernard was nominated by… Continue reading International Aid Trust Founder receives honour in Kyiv
We’ve been setting up our garden at Chorley Flower Show! The show on from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, 10am to 5pm at Astley Park, Chorley We are taking part in the community garden competition, this year the theme is ‘Films’. Our garden is based on the film ‘Around the World in 80 Days’! It features… Continue reading Chorley Flower Show
On Wednesday 15th July we waved off another convoy of lifesaving vehicles! Thank you very much to the Mayor of Bolton and team for support for this event, and also to AUGB Bolton, Bolton News and Radio Bolton, and all our other friends who came to support and to pray. Rev. Bernard Cocker, our… Continue reading Send off for Ambulances and 4×4 Rescue Pickups from Bolton Town Hall
On Friday 10th July, we enjoyed welcoming some special visitors to International Aid Trust! Rev. Bernard Cocker, our Founder and CEO writes “Yesterday we had the great privilege of welcoming Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons and one of our valued patrons, to our Chorley headquarters and Tarleton distribution centre. Sir Lindsay… Continue reading Special Visitors to International Aid Trust
Photos from the first children’s summer camp in Ukraine this year! So many memories being made: fun, friendship and finding joy in Jesus. We thank God for all the dedicated leaders, that the children had so much fun during very difficult times for Ukraine, and that they heard the good news of God’s love for… Continue reading Children’s Summer Camp in Ukraine
