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# Link To Hope

A Christian Charity Rebuilding Lives & Communities in Eastern Europe through Education and Social Care

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## Posts

- [Eco Heater for Ukraine](https://linktohope.co.uk/eco-heater-for-ukraine/) - In our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me buy goods from hypermarkets etc... I met Mariya, our latest member of our team, she was outside a shop and
- [Shoeboxes to Soup](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoeboxes-to-food/)
- [Bringing Hope to the lonely](https://linktohope.co.uk/bringing-hope-to-the-lonely/) - Bringing Hope Home – Inn of Love 2, Moldova Our Inn of Love 2 project continued to serve some of the most vulnerable elderly people in the village of Pervomaiscoe, Moldova. This initiative, supported by Link to Hope, delivers not only hot meals but also compassion, connection, and hope to elderly individuals who are
- [Happy children despite their circumstances](https://linktohope.co.uk/happy-children-despite-their-circumstances/) - A Heartwarming Visit to Our Future Changed Project in Iași Our General Manager Lisa had come back from a trip to Romania and this is what she saw:- “I’ve just returned from an inspiring visit to our Future Changed Project in Iași, Romania – a trip that left me deeply moved and even more committed
- [Running to rebuild and renovate](https://linktohope.co.uk/running-to-rebuild-and-renovate/) - Running is not a normal hobby in Moldova. So when Pastor Slavic decided to run 15km to raise funds to rebuild the childrens playground in Dancu, it was met with some very puzzled faces. On Thursday 1st May he did just that and Lisa our General Manager decided to surprise him and went over to
- [Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine](https://linktohope.co.uk/humanitarian-aid-for-ukraine/) - Please keep praying about the war in Ukraine. Link to Hope continues to support our project managers and finance humanitarian aid when we can. We were able to give funds to Petru M. in Cluj, Romania and along with other sponsors he managed to buy aid and drive it in combination with the Red Cross
- [Ensuring the continued delivery of hot meals](https://linktohope.co.uk/ensuring-the-continued-delivery-of-hot-meals/) - Our project manager in Dancu, Slavic, told us of a tragic story and made a plea for help. "Yesterday, my heart was broken when I heard about a tragedy in a nearby village. An elderly woman, struggling to heat her home because she had no firewood, attempted to warm herself with whatever she could find.
- [Transforming lives through simple gestures](https://linktohope.co.uk/transforming-lives-through-simple-gestures/) - This story highlights the stark reality faced by many families in our community, families who are struggling just to survive. Yesterday, Slavic our project manager visited a family in Dancu and this is what he saw. "Yesterday I visited one of the most impoverished families I’ve encountered. The family includes a bedridden grandmother, her daughter
- [Wood & Stoves](https://linktohope.co.uk/wood-stoves/) - This year we have been able to buy wood for many families in the countries we support. It is bitterly cold in Eastern Europe during the Winter and harsh punishments if you try to collect wood from the nearby forests. People are burning anything they can get their hands on which in some circumstances have
- [Working to take a shower](https://linktohope.co.uk/working-to-take-a-shower/) - Everything is dry around us due to the lack of rain and the terrible heat during the summer. People, children, nature, animals, all cry out and pray to God for the little rain that hasn't fallen for months. Everything is dry around, the wells are empty, the canals and ponds have long dried up, people
- [Adenas House](https://linktohope.co.uk/25578-2/) - Peters Story “During December, I was providing our first Christmas project that Link to Hope had funded, providing hot meals for elderly and disabled. On the very first day, I met a young lady called Alena. She spoke English and arrived on that cold, wet day to collect three meals for disabled old people. It
- [Out of Shoeboxes comes food](https://linktohope.co.uk/out-of-shoeboxes-comes-food/) - When the team from the UK gave out shoeboxes in Moldova last year, we came across this family. We couldn't find them at first at they were hidden at the back of the building all crowded into one room. The family have six children, five boys and a girl; C. (15 years old), G. (8
- [Bulgarian Soup Kitchen](https://linktohope.co.uk/bulgarian-soup-kitchen/) - We work in a very poor village called Chirpan in Bulgaria. We were able with your help, to open a soup kitchen for the very poorest children. It is open from November – March ie throughout the coldest Winter months. The children also received your Family Shoeboxes as did the Elderly who we help. This
- [26,417 Shoeboxes of love](https://linktohope.co.uk/26-417-shoeboxes-of-love/) - We are delighted that our final grand total is 26,417 shoeboxes which is up from last year. In the cost of living crisis and so many terrible events happening in the world, we are very pleased that we have been able to send so many shoeboxes out this year. Thank you to everyone that gave,
- [2 for 1](https://linktohope.co.uk/miracles-do-happen/) - UPDATE. Some of you will remember that recently we were told about a girl called Andreea, 25 years old, she could only see 30% with one eye and nothing with the other eye. She was raised by her grandmother, her mother left her when Andreea was 2 years old and her father is an alcoholic
- [Bulgarian Summer Camp Success!](https://linktohope.co.uk/bulgarian-summer-camp-success/) - A big thank you to everyone that responded to our appeal to raise funds for the Bulgarian Summer Camp. Link to Hope and Door of Hope had visited a village called Chirpan earlier in the year and met so many wonderful but poverty stricken children. They had little to do but play in the rubbish
- [Pigs, Chickens & Heat](https://linktohope.co.uk/pigs-chickens-heat/) - We have a project in the village of Berezovka in Ukraine. A few years ago we helped Max our project manager to buy a small house in the village. There, homework lessons took place but further social outreach work couldn't be developed because there was nobody there to take responsibility and lead it. Finally a
- [Its the £10 Shoebox Challenge](https://linktohope.co.uk/its-the-10-shoebox-challenge/) - We are very anxious to ensure that people don't feel under pressure to spend lots of money making a really good shoebox. Cost of living crisis and rising costs mean that people may feel anxious and that is the last thing we want. We want people to feel happy about doing a shoebox and thankfully
- [Update on the I AM Project](https://linktohope.co.uk/update-on-the-i-am-project/) - Firstly thank you so much for giving to the I Am Project. What started off as a bid to get 50 children identity papers was rather highjacked by the Ukrainian war and the situation changing quite radically on the ground. In the first instance we have been able to get around 30 children identity papers
- [Alternative to Fast Fashion](https://linktohope.co.uk/alternative-to-fast-fashion/) - Link to Hope are thrilled to announce the start of an autumn collaboration with Northbrook College and the GMBC Level 3 Diploma Fashion Textiles department. With our 5 charity shops and E-Bay operation, we are always aiming to reduce the amount of clothing and textiles that end up in landfill. The students have therefore been
- [Summer Camp success!](https://linktohope.co.uk/summer-camp-success/) - Our project managers work with some very poor and vulnerable children. When we have the finances, we are always anxious to try to enable summer camps to happen. This was the request from one of our project managers, Pastor Ion in Moldova. He asked for £700 to be sent to be able to help run

## Pages

- [Home](https://linktohope.co.uk/)
- [From Shoeboxes To Changed Lives Talk - West Wickham, Kent](https://linktohope.co.uk/from-shoeboxes-to-changed-lives-talk-west-wickham-kent/) - From Shoeboxes to Changed Lives Talk – West Wickham, Kent Join us for an inspiring evening of food, friendship and real-life stories from Moldova. Hear from Slavic, Link to Hope's Project Manager in Moldova, as he shares stories of how a simple shoebox can open the door to life-changing support for children, families and
- [From Shoeboxes To Changed Lives Talk - Ferndown, Dorset](https://linktohope.co.uk/from-shoeboxes-to-changed-lives-talk-ferndown/) - From Shoeboxes to Changed Lives Talk – Ferdown Join us for an inspiring evening of food, friendship and real-life stories from Moldova. Hear from Slavic, Link to Hope's Project Manager in Moldova, as he shares stories of how a simple shoebox can open the door to life-changing support for children, families and older people
- [From Shoeboxes To Changed Lives Talk - Ferring, West Sussex](https://linktohope.co.uk/from-shoeboxes-to-changed-lives-talk-ferring-west-sussex/) - From Shoeboxes to Changed Lives Talk – Ferring, West Sussex Join us for an inspiring evening of food, friendship and real-life stories from Moldova. Hear from Slavic, Link to Hope's Project Manager in Moldova, as he shares stories of how a simple shoebox can open the door to life-changing support for children, families and
- [From Shoeboxes To Changed Lives Talk - Hitchin, Hertfordshire](https://linktohope.co.uk/from-shoeboxes-to-changed-lives-talk-hitchin/) - From Shoeboxes to Changed Lives Talk – Hitchin, Hertfordshire Join us for an inspiring evening of food, friendship and real-life stories from Moldova. Hear from Slavic, Link to Hope's Project Manager in Moldova, as he shares stories of how a simple shoebox can open the door to life-changing support for children, families and older
- [Job Vacancies - Current](https://linktohope.co.uk/about/job-vacancies-current/) - This is where we advertise for current vacancies at Link to Hope. Please scroll down to see the job descriptions which is listed below. Please apply online using the relevant link. Flexible 2 day a week Deputy Manager – Closing Date 31st July Please apply using this Google Form APPLY HERE. In addition please send your
- [Summer Charity Indian Night](https://linktohope.co.uk/summer-charity-indian-night/) - Join us for a fantastic summer evening of delicious Indian food, live music and fundraising at Worthing Indian Café & Bar. Enjoy a traditional Indian thali. With £10 from every ticket going directly to Link to Hope, this promises to be a highly enjoyable evening with friends whilst making a real difference to those in
- [Shoebox Picking Up Form](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-picking-up-form/) - Shoebox Picking Up FormIf you have 80+ shoeboxes then please fill in the form below before the 6th November to organise a collection. This will take place between the 10th – 20th November. If you have under 80 shoeboxes then please take them to your nearest Area Receiver – List is here Sometimes we are
- [Social Worker - Dancu](https://linktohope.co.uk/projects/social-worker-dancu/) - Social Worker – DancuDancu, Moldova1,000+£OngoingSince starting the Emmaus Club for children with special needs and backgrounds in Dancu, Moldova we have been keen to do more. Many children come from very difficult circumstances and we know that family dynamics, poverty, illiteracy, unemployment can detrimentally affect the future of the children. We have been really keen
- [Emmaus Club](https://linktohope.co.uk/emmaus-club-dancu-moldova/) - Emmaus ClubDancu & Ciora, Moldova100+£OngoingEmmaus Club – A wonderful development program for children with special educational needs in Dancu. Besides many problems the families will face in Dancu, there are many parents who are often baffled by the problems presented by a child with learning disabilities. Often this “invisible disability” does not become obvious until
- [Washing Machine Ministry](https://linktohope.co.uk/washing-machine-ministry/) - Washing Machine MinistryDubovca, Moldova300+£OngoingThe Washing machine ministry helps the poorest families and elderly in Dubovca, Moldova wash their clothes and bedding. This came about because while our project manager Mihai was visiting he found some children outside without clothes on. Their mother said that she couldn’t put clothes on them as she had no money
- [Shoebox Appeal 2026](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-2026/) - Shoebox AppealREGISTRATION IS OPENEastern Europe1,100,000+£Ongoing The Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal 2026 brings practical help, dignity, and hope to families and elderly people living in poverty across Ukraine and Eastern Europe — not just children. Each shoebox supports an entire household or an elderly person facing isolation or hardship. Every shoebox contains a carefully selected
- [Projects](https://linktohope.co.uk/projects/) - Projects Link to Hope exists to provide support and finance to a wide range of projects encompassing education and social care for the poorest and most marginalised. Social ProjectsEducation ProjectsSocial ProjectsShower Block ProjectsThese are shower blocks that are built in the communities of very poor families in order for them to be able to wash
- [Contact](https://linktohope.co.uk/contact/) - Contact UsLink House Ferring Street Ferring West Sussex BN12 5JP 01903 529333 info@linktohope.co.uk
- [Order Flat Pack Shoeboxes](https://linktohope.co.uk/order-flat-packed-shoeboxes/) - ORDERING FLAT PACKED SHOEBOXES Our brand new Link to Hope flat packed shoeboxes, are now available to order thanks to the amazing support of those who donated to the Shoebox Accumulator Fund. These specially designed shoeboxes help us make better use of transport space so that more shoeboxes can reach families, elderly people and children
- [Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2026: Christmas Resources for Churches](https://linktohope.co.uk/christmas-shoebox-ideas-for-churches/) - Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2026 Christmas Resources for ChurchesWe deliver Christmas shoeboxes to families and elderly people in the war-torn and poorest parts of Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria and Romania. Although we are a Christian charity, Christmas shoebox are donated to households according to their needs, rather than according to people’s religion or beliefs. These Christmas shoeboxes
- [Shoebox Donation Form](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-donation/) - Shoebox Donation 2026Donate your £3 per shoebox on behalf of yourself or the financial total of your groups/organisation/businesses shoeboxes eg 10 shoeboxes = £30 OR donate to the Family & Elderly Shoebox Appeal 2026. To send a cheque instead then please send it to Link to Hope, Link House, Ferring Street, Ferring, West Sussex, BN12 5JP.
- [Help us send more shoeboxes!](https://linktohope.co.uk/help-us-send-more-shoeboxes/) - It’s a capacity multiplier for the Shoebox Appeal. Smaller boxes = more per carton More per carton = lower transport cost per box Lower cost = more boxes delivered overall “A one-off investment that increases impact every single year.” Every year, thousands of shoeboxes are packed with love. But rising transport costs mean we can’t
- [Inn of Love 2](https://linktohope.co.uk/inn-of-love-2/) - Inn of Love 2Pervomaiscoe, Moldova300+£OngoingBACKGROUND Link to Hope supports a feeding project in the village of Pervomaiscoe called the Inn of Love 2. It is run by Pastor Ion and his team. This village is 20 mins drive away from the main village we have been supporting in Moldova which is Dancu. This is where
- [Shops](https://linktohope.co.uk/link-to-hope-shops/) - Visit our Furniture & Charity ShopsLink to Hope ShopsLink to Hope shops are accepting donations. So please do ring your nearest shop to ask for more details – see below. If you would like us to pick up furniture donations or do a house/flat clearance, then please visit our Furniture Donations Page. Our charity shops
- [Shoebox Appeal Resources 2026](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-resources-2026/) - Family & Elderly Shoebox Leaflet & PostersShoebox Leaflets and Posters 2026– Now Available to Order Please register using the link below to help us plan distribution and manage logistics efficiently. Important: Do not use last year’s shoebox leaflets, as the information has changed. We strongly recommend ordering the new official printed leaflets to ensure accuracy.
- [Charity Furniture Collections](https://linktohope.co.uk/charity-furniture-collections/) - PLEASE RING 01903 529333 FURNITURE RESCUE MISSION We need your Pre-loved saleable furniture* to: RAISE FUNDS…. REDUCE LANDFILL….INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY…. AND CHANGE LIVES! Sadly over 42%** of furniture in the UK foes to landfill. By donating your furniture to Link to Hope, you are participating in a circular economy that means less waste, re-use of resources PLEASE RING 01903 529333 FURNITURE RESCUE MISSION We need your Pre-loved saleable furniture* to: RAISE FUNDS…. REDUCE LANDFILL….INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY…. AND CHANGE LIVES! Sadly over 42%** of furniture in the UK foes to landfill. By donating your furniture to Link to Hope, you are participating in a circular economy that means less waste, re-use of resources PLEASE RING 01903 529333 FURNITURE RESCUE MISSION We need your Pre-loved saleable furniture* to: RAISE FUNDS…. REDUCE LANDFILL….INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY…. AND CHANGE LIVES! Sadly over 42%** of furniture in the UK foes to landfill. By donating your furniture to Link to Hope, you are participating in a circular economy that means less waste, re-use of resources
- [Shoebox Appeal 2025 Photos](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-2025-photos/) - Here is a selection of images taken during the Shoebox Delivery Diary Trip. If you would like to use or download any of these photos, please contact us at info@linktohope.co.uk. If you recognise yourself or someone you know in a photo and would like it removed, please let us know and we will take action
- [Shoebox Appeal Stories](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-stories/) - We can’t tell every story behind the Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal, but we can share a few that capture its heart. These are just a few of our Shoebox Appeal Stories, Our shoeboxes support families and elderly people facing poverty and isolation, offering practical help, dignity, and hope when it’s needed most. A Story
- [We fill a Shoebox 2026](https://linktohope.co.uk/we-fill-a-shoebox-2026/) - We Fill A ShoeboxThis year if you don’t have time or are unable to do a shoebox for us, we will fill a shoebox for you This year we are offering to fill a shoebox on your behalf. We have volunteers at Worthing HQ who will choose items, pack a shoebox, wrap it and even
- [Shoebox Appeal Registration 2026](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-2026/shoebox-registration-2026/) - Shoebox Appeal Registration 2026
- [Shoebox Delivery Diary 2025](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-delivery-diary-2025/) - Shoebox Delivery Diary – Bulgaria 2025 This year the Shoebox Delivery Team consisted of Lisa, Becky, Angus, Shirley and Vadim (behind the camera) This year we visited our teams in Bulgaria. Every year a small team from the UK go and visit one of our project managers in Eastern Europe and help them deliver
- [Christmas Shoebox Ideas and Lessons for Schools](https://linktohope.co.uk/schoolschristmasshoeboxideas/) - Christmas Shoebox Ideas and Lessons for SchoolsWe run a shoebox appeal, suitable for all schools to take part in. We take the shoeboxes directly to families and elderly people in the war-torn or poorest parts of Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria and Romania. The Christmas shoebox resources for teachers below are freely available. However, if your school
- [Business Christmas Shoebox Appeal](https://linktohope.co.uk/businesschristmasshoeboxappeal/) - Christmas Shoebox Charity Ideas for WorkThe Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2025 is an excellent opportunity for businesses of all sizes to enhance customer and team relationships through working for a good cause. We can provide you with all the marketing material you need to make it a success: for example, shoebox stories, photos, leaflets and posters.
- [Donate form](https://linktohope.co.uk/donate-form/) - DonateThank you so much for being willing to support our ongoing work amongst some of the poorest and most marginalised people in Eastern Europe. Whether you want to make a one off gift or support us on an ongoing basis Please Fill Out The Donation Form and we will carry out your instructions. NB Please
- [Shoebox Thank You Form](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-thank-you-form-2/) - SHOEBOX THANK YOU FORM
- [Wood & Stove Winter Appeal](https://linktohope.co.uk/wood-stove-winter-appeal/) - WOOD & STOVE WINTER APPEAL This winter, families we support in Eastern Europe face the bitter cold with little or no means to keep warm. With temperatures plummeting far below freezing, the economic situation has left many unable to buy wood or heating. Cutting down trees without permission can even lead to imprisonment, leaving the
- [getting-boxes-to-us](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-2026/getting-boxes-to-us/) - Getting Boxes To UsGetting boxes to us There are many ways to get your boxes to us. You can take them to a local area receiver, we can collect or you can bring them to our warehouse directly. Please complete a form below We also need £3 to help towards deliveries and collection. This can
- [I AM PROJECT](https://linktohope.co.uk/i-am-project/) - I AM PROJECTEastern Europe1,000+£OngoingMany people we deal with do not exist! Their lack of birth certificates and registration documents means they are not accounted for anywhere. They are therefore unable to access school, free meals, medical and dental help, legal employment, access to pensions, disability provision and other meagre but important funds. Without them the
- [Canteen](https://linktohope.co.uk/canteen-cosnita-moldova/) - CanteenCosnita, Moldova600+£OngoingRuvim and Pasha, a wonderful couple, have given their lives to serve the poor. They wanted to build a place where people could come and eat for free. So from the proceeds of a Link to Hope’s challenge event, we built a canteen for them in Cosnita, Moldova. How does it work? Firstly, Ruvim
- [Shower Block Project](https://linktohope.co.uk/shower-block-project-2/) - Shower Block ProjectCluj Napoca, Romania1,000+£OngoingThese are shower blocks that are built in the communities of very poor families in order for them to be able to wash themselves and their clothes and to help minimise illness and infections. Can you imagine not being able to take a shower and struggling to keep you and your
- [Ukraine Appeal Updates](https://linktohope.co.uk/ukraine-appeal-update/) - UKRAINE APPEAL UPDATES This page is to provide regular Ukraine updates to let the amazing supporters of Link to Hope and Door of Hope know what is happening and importantly where your money is being spent. If we are able to show photos we will, however as you can imagine sometimes that isn’t possible. Also
- [Newsletter sign up](https://linktohope.co.uk/newsletter-sign-up/) - LINK TO HOPE NEWSLETTERSign up now and receive our newsletter with news, events, and activities. SIGN UP NOW
- [Community Outreach](https://linktohope.co.uk/community-outreach-moldova/) - Community OutreachBorzeni & Dubovca, Moldova1,000+£OngoingA few years ago we gave your shoeboxes out in the village of Bozieni, Moldova and through this met Mihai who has a big heart for the people of that village and the village of Dubovca. He has been undertaking some childrens work in the local school but he wanted to
- [Club Link Donation Form](https://linktohope.co.uk/club-link-donate-form/) - Club LinkPlease join Club Link. £5 a month will mean we can continue to support as many of our projects as possible and respond to emergency requests for assistance.
- [Inn of Love](https://linktohope.co.uk/inn-of-love-1/) - Inn of LoveDancu, Moldova1,000+£OngoingBACKGROUND The Inn of Love is a project that was set up to feed the most vulnerable elderly people in Dancu, Moldova. Dancu is a very poor village that used to be thriving. However the large factory in the centre of the village closed down many years ago and left poverty. The
- [Social Care, Berezovka, Ukraine](https://linktohope.co.uk/social-care-berezovka-ukraine/) - Social Care, Berezovka, UkraineCluj Napoca, Romania1,000+£OngoingWith the ongoing war in Ukraine, this Social Care project is working with Roma adults and children in three locations: Odessa, Berezovka and Poplavka. The Roma families are discriminated against in Ukraine and have no access to humanitarian aid that other organisations distribute. Through this project families in these areas
- [Prison Visiting](https://linktohope.co.uk/prison-visiting-lviv/) - Prison VisitingUkraine1,000+£OngoingLink to Hope are supporting this work amongst prisoners in the Lviv area of the Ukraine. Regardless of their crimes everyone deserves a chance to change their lives and Misha’s team play an important part in reducing the chance of people re-offending when they finally leave prison. We previously supported the childrens prison ministry
- [Social Worker Support, Dancu](https://linktohope.co.uk/social-worker-support-dancu/) - Social Worker, DancuDancu & Ciora, Moldova100+£OngoingLatest update – October 2024 ‘We haven’t come with a message to you for a long time, but I want to tell you that this summer we had beautiful experiences with the families we worked with. Every time they were visited, they cried and laughed with joy and all of
- [Sustainability](https://linktohope.co.uk/sustainability/) - STEPS TO SUSTAINABILITY This page is to demonstrate how Link to Hope is making gradual changes in order to become more sustainable. This is an evolving page so please come back and look at it on a regular basis. SOLAR PANELS SECONDHAND KITCHEN We have been fortunate to have been donated a secondhand kitchen which
- [Shoebox Sustainability](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-sustainability/) - STEPS TO SUSTAINABILITY This page is for ideas to make your shoebox more sustainable. We want to send gifts that are beautiful and useful. We don’t want to be sending items that will end up in landfill or be thrown away easily. Unfortunately by taking items out of packaging it can instantly make a gift
- [Blog-3](https://linktohope.co.uk/blog-3/) - Eco Heater for Ukraine Eco Heater for UkraineIn our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me [...]Lisa Hector2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00February 12th, 2026|0 CommentsRead More Shoeboxes to SoupHere is a story of
- [From Shoeboxes came food.](https://linktohope.co.uk/from-shoeboxes-came-food/) - We first met this family when we delivered a shoebox to them. We couldn't find them at first but eventually found them crowded into one room with two beds at the back of the building. The family have six children, five boys and a girl; C.(15 years old), G. (8 years old), I.(7 years old),
- [E-Bay Shop](https://linktohope.co.uk/e-bay-shop/) - Visit our EBay ShopOnline Shop “ We wish we could donate to Link to Hope Charity Shops but we live miles away” “ It would be great to buy items from Link to Hope but you don’t have a shop in our area” We have a solution. Link to Hope is now on E-Bay. However we
- [Club Link](https://linktohope.co.uk/sponsorships/club-link/) - HELP CHANGE LIVES TODAY Join Club LinkJOIN CLUB LINKJOIN CLUB LINK
- [packing-a-shoebox](https://linktohope.co.uk/packing-a-shoebox/) - Packing a ShoeboxPacking a Shoebox Each month we are suggesting different items for people to buy to put in their shoebox. Please download our Link to Hope Family & Elderly Shoebox Calendar that give you lots of suggestions for 2021. Link to Hope do Family and Elderly Shoeboxes. We do not do childrens shoeboxes. There
- [Appeals & Campaigns](https://linktohope.co.uk/appeals-and-campaigns/) - Appeals & CampaignsOur Appeals and Campaigns help us raise much needed funds for specific areas that need support. View our Campaign & AppealsUKRAINE APPEALDue to the Ukraine War Link to Hope has launched the Ukraine Appeal. All funds raised go to help with humanitarian aid in Ukraine and the surrounding countries. FIND OUT MOREI AM
- [Bathroom DIY Project](https://linktohope.co.uk/bathroom-diy-project/) - Bathroom DIY ProjectCluj Napoca, Romania200+£OngoingLink to Hope has previously funded shower blocks that are built in the communities of very poor families in order for them to be able to wash themselves and their clothes and to help minimise illness and infections. Around 200+ families benefit from a hot shower each week. Now more groups
- [Chirpan Social Projects](https://linktohope.co.uk/projects/chirpan-social-projects/) - Chirpan Social ProjectsChirpan, Bulgaria200+£OngoingChipran village exists outside the main town of Chirpan. It is predominately a Roma community and therefore amongst some of the poorest communities we have come across. Mihail Kirov lives in the village of Chirpan and he and his family have dedicated themselves to helping the people of Chirpan Roma Community. A
- [Privacy policy](https://linktohope.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY NOTICELink to Hope takes the protection of your data seriously. Our aim is to provide a personalised and valuable service whilst safeguarding our users’ privacy. Collecting some personal information is necessary if we are to satisfy the expectations and requirements of our users and we have set out below what we will do with
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- [Volunteer](https://linktohope.co.uk/volunteer/) - WAYS TO GET INVOLVED & VOLUNTEERHOW TO GET INVOLVEDHOW TO GET INVOLVED Volunteer for Link to Hope and help make a real difference to some of the poorest and most marginalised people in Eastern Europe. For every hour you volunteer it is multiplied in being able to spread the word and raise the finances necessary
- [Blog](https://linktohope.co.uk/latest-news-from-link-to-hope/) - Eco Heater for Ukraine Eco Heater for UkraineLisa Hector2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00In our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me [...]Read More 0 Shoeboxes to SoupLisa Hector2026-02-09T14:49:43+00:00Here is a story of how a
- [Great Value Family Shoebox](https://linktohope.co.uk/great-value-family-shoebox/) - This is a Family Shoebox that we have put together using online and stores that are local to us here in Worthing. You will have other low cost stores where you are. We are in no way promoting any particular retail outlet, we just wanted to put together a shoebox to inspire people that creating
- [News](https://linktohope.co.uk/news/) - Eco Heater for Ukraine Eco Heater for UkraineBy Lisa Hector|2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00February 12th, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Eastern Europe, freezing conditions, poverty, Ukraine, ukrainewar|In our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and [...]Read More 0 Shoeboxes to SoupBy Lisa Hector|2026-02-09T14:49:43+00:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: News, Uncategorized|Tags: Eastern Europe, food,
- [Shoebox Appeal Volunteers](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-volunteers/) - A BIG THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERSView our VolunteersLink to Hope is so blessed to have so many Shoebox Appeal Volunteers. From our amazing Area Receivers who take in shoeboxes for us. To the Group Organisers who co-ordinate on behalf of their churches, businesses, schools and organisations. The amazing people that work in our Superhubs packing
- [About](https://linktohope.co.uk/about/) - ABOUT LINK TO HOPEFIND OUT MOREFIND OUT MORE Link to Hope currently works with nationals in Moldova (NE) and Romania (NE), Bulgaria (N) and the Ukraine (S & W). It also sends Christmas Shoeboxes to all of these countries. Our aim is to help the poorest and most marginalised through education and social care and
- [Sponsorships](https://linktohope.co.uk/sponsorships/) - SponsorshipOur Sponsorship programmes helps us support our Future Changed Project in Iasi, Romania as well as being able to provide funds for emergency situations in any of our projects in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania View our SponsorshipsCLUB LINKClub Link is a sponsorship programme that enables Link to Hope to deal with emergency requests for
- [Link to Hope Gift Aid Declaration Form](https://linktohope.co.uk/link-to-hope-gift-aid-declaration-form/) - LINK to HOPE Registered Charity no. 1069722 GIFT AID FORM For every pound you give, Link to Hope gets an extra 25p from HMRC for FREE! This means that every £1 you donate will be increased to £1.25 and it won’t cost you another penny. Completion and return of this form will register you for
- [Leaving us a gift in your will](https://linktohope.co.uk/leaving-us-a-gift-in-your-will/) - LEAVING LINK TO HOPE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL Should you wish to remember Link to Hope in your Will you might wish to take the following wording suggestions for a residuary bequest and a pecuniary bequest to your solicitor. They will ensure that your wishes are accurately followed: It is important to ensure that
- [Events](https://linktohope.co.uk/events/) - Events Take part in one of our great events – and raise much needed funds for education and social care projects in Eastern Europe. View our Events
- [Schools Shoebox Resources](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-resources-2026/schools-shoebox-resources/) - Christmas Shoebox Ideas and Lessons for SchoolsOur affordable Christmas shoebox ideas for schools come with lesson or assembly plans and presentations for teachers in primary and secondary schools. We run a Family and Elderly shoebox appeal, suitable for all schools to take part in. We take the shoeboxes directly to families and elderly people in
- [Blog-8](https://linktohope.co.uk/blog-8/) - February 2026 Eco Heater for Ukraine Eco Heater for UkraineLisa Hector2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00February 12th, 2026|In our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me [...]Read More 0 Shoeboxes to SoupLisa Hector2026-02-09T14:49:43+00:00February 9th, 2026|Here
- [Blog-6](https://linktohope.co.uk/blog-6/) - February 2026 Eco Heater for Ukraine Eco Heater for UkraineLisa Hector2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00February 12th, 2026|In our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me [...]Read More 0 Shoeboxes to SoupLisa Hector2026-02-09T14:49:43+00:00February 9th, 2026|Here
- [Blog-7](https://linktohope.co.uk/blog-7/) - February 2026 Eco Heater for Ukraine Eco Heater for UkraineLisa Hector2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00February 12th, 2026|In our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me [...]Read More 0 Shoeboxes to SoupLisa Hector2026-02-09T14:49:43+00:00February 9th, 2026|Here
- [Blog-5](https://linktohope.co.uk/blog-5/) - 1202, 2026 Eco Heater for Ukraine Eco Heater for UkraineLisa Hector2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00February 12th, 2026|0 CommentsIn our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me [...]Read More 902, 2026 Shoeboxes to SoupLisa
- [Blog-4](https://linktohope.co.uk/blog-4/) - Eco Heater for Ukraine 1202, 2026Eco Heater for UkraineLisa Hector2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00February 12th, 2026|0 CommentsIn our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me [...]Read More 902, 2026Shoeboxes to SoupLisa Hector2026-02-09T14:49:43+00:00February 9th,
- [Blog-2](https://linktohope.co.uk/blog-2/) - Eco Heater for Ukraine Eco Heater for UkraineIn our Shoebox month of Light & Heat this is how you sent a Eco Heater to Ukraine. From Pete (British) and his team in Ukraine. "Exactly" during the time our team were helping me [...]Lisa Hector2026-02-12T15:51:23+00:00February 12th, 2026|0 CommentsRead More Shoeboxes to SoupHere is a story of
- [Way of Love](https://linktohope.co.uk/way-of-love-gypsy-school-odessa/) - Way of LoveOdessa, Ukraine1,000+£Ongoing The work among the gypsy community in Odessa, Ukraine is led by Pastor Maxim Dzhum. Maxim, works in many gypsy villages in the Odessa region. There is a population of approximately 12,000 gypsy families in Odessa. The gypsy villages are over crowded.In many places the houses do not have sewage or
- [shoebox-appeal-faqs](https://linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal-faqs/) - Shoebox Appeal FAQSWe get lots of questions in the office so we thought it would be a good idea to give answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Q – Where can I get a shoebox from? A – Would it be too obvious an answer? Think laterally such a sports shops, clothes shops, bridal
- [Painted furniture volunteer needed](https://linktohope.co.uk/painted-furniture-volunteer-needed/) - Painted furniture volunteer neededIf you live near Worthing in West Sussex and you would like to join our team we would love to hear from you. In our new premises in Ferring (BN11 2JP) we have the perfect space for a painter to come and help us turn preloved furniture into something really special. Please
- [Volunteer2](https://linktohope.co.uk/ways-to-get-involved/) - WAYS TO GET INVOLVED & VOLUNTEERView our Volunteers We need youWe are a very small team of people here at Link to Hope and we only have Wendy and Lisa as part of the office team and Tim overseeing the shops so you can see just how important volunteering is for us. We currently need
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## Campaigns

- [Wood & Stove Appeal](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/wood-stove-appeal/)
- [Donate to Ukraine](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/donate-to-ukraine/) - Due to the situation in the Ukraine, Link to Hope and Door of Hope jointly need to have the ability to help our project managers not only in Ukraine but in Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria too. The huge humanitarian crisis that has unfolded has impacted every area of both charities work. Our project leaders in
- [I AM Project](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/i-am-project/) - Many people we deal with do not exist! Their lack of birth certificates and registration documents means they are not accounted for anywhere. They are therefore unable to access school, free meals, medical and dental help, legal employment, access to pensions, disability provision and other meagre but important funds. Without them the poorest who already
- [Bathroom DIY Project](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/bathroom-diy-project/) - Link to Hope has previously funded shower blocks that are built in the communities of very poor families in order for them to be able to wash themselves and their clothes and to help minimise illness and infections. Around 200+ families benefit from a hot shower each week. Now more groups of families want help
- [Helping bring sight to Andreea](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/helping-bring-sight-to-andreea/) - UPDATE Thank you so much for everyone that gave to this appeal. We have raised the money we asked for and sent it off. We have now received amazing news about Andreea. Please do read what happened next at https://linktohope.co.uk/miracles-do-happen/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have been asked by our longest standing project manager in Romania, Nelu to
- [Bulgarian Summer Camp](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/bulgarian-summer-camp/) - SUCCESS - THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT DONATED THE CHILDREN GOT TO GO ON THEIR SUMMER CAMP! £3,000 was raised in total from this page and other sources and 35 children went off and had the best experience of their lives. For the full details please follow the link Bulgarian Summer Camp Success! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have
- [Link to Hope Event](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/link-to-hope-event/)
- [Easter Bags of Hope 2023](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/easter-bags-of-hope-2023/) - In the circumstances we want as many people to be blessed as possible and particularly we want the Ukranians to celebrate Easter and take their minds off their dreadful predicament. If you would like to donate then please do Donate £15 to help a family in Ukraine through a crisis this Easter Your donation would
- [Easter Bags of Hope](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaigns/easter-bags-of-hope/) - ***When we first launched this appeal there was no war. Since then of course the situation has escalated and the situation on the ground is very different. Due to the current situation in Ukraine our plan to distribute Easter Food bags isn't going to be able to happen. So PLAN B. We are giving project

## Robo Gallery

- [Shoebox Appeal 2025 Photos](https://linktohope.co.uk/gallery/shoebox-appeal-2025-photos/)
- [Shoebox Delivery Photos 2023 - Gallery 2](https://linktohope.co.uk/gallery/shoebox-delivery-photos-2023-gallery-2/)
- [Shoebox Delivery Photos 2023 - Gallery 1](https://linktohope.co.uk/gallery/shoebox-delivery-photos-2023/)
- [Shoebox 2023 UK Supporters](https://linktohope.co.uk/gallery/shoebox-2023-uk-supporters/)
- [Shoebox Delivery Trip 2022](https://linktohope.co.uk/gallery/shoebox-delivery-trip-2022/)
- [Shoebox UK 2022](https://linktohope.co.uk/gallery/shoebox-2022-and-how-it-happens/)

## Categories

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## Tags

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- [certificates](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/certificates/)
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- [education and covid](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/education-and-covid/)
- [Bulgaria](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/bulgaria/)
- [health](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/health/)
- [eyesight appeal](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/eyesight-appeal/)
- [fundraising](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/fundraising/)
- [wood](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/wood/)
- [stoves](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/stoves/)
- [food](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/food/)
- [ukrainewar](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/ukrainewar/)
- [freezing conditions](https://linktohope.co.uk/tag/freezing-conditions/)

## Campaign Tags

- [summer camps](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaign_tag/summer-camps/)
- [ukraine war](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaign_tag/ukraine-war/)
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- [education crisis](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaign_tag/education-crisis/)
- [education and covid](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaign_tag/education-and-covid/)
- [Harrow Choral Society](https://linktohope.co.uk/campaign_tag/harrow-choral-society/)