Thrifty Car & Van Rental has donated £100,000 to UNICEF UK to support its work with children in Ukraine.
The company’s donation comes in response to the growing crisis in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country.
The UK car and van rental specialist has provided funding to support children affected by the crisis and said it believes a monetary donation is the best way it can help those most vulnerable in this crisis.
Martin Wilson, managing director of Thrifty Car & Van Rental, said: “My colleagues and I are all heartbroken by the current situation in Ukraine and feel compelled to help those affected in the best way we can. That’s why we’ve donated £100,000 to UNICEF UK, supporting the vital work it is doing to help the children caught up in this ongoing crisis.
“We have been watching the situation closely, and while we admire and respect those who are taking supplies via land routes from the UK to those in need, we believe that our resources are best used to provide funds for those closer geographically to the crisis, to help the most vulnerable people in this conflict.”
It’s part of an ongoing legacy of charitable support that the company has provided in recent years. From every retail rental, Thrifty Car & Van Rental UK donates £1 to either the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation or Hospiscare.
The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation raises money for crucial research into potential treatments and cures for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). It also provides grants to people suffering from MND to help them live as full a life as possible, as well as raising awareness and acting as a voice for victims of the disease.
Meanwhile, Hospiscare provides specialist care to patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses across Exeter, Mid and East Devon.
