A community-led organisation based in Leamington Spa, has announced it has safely delivered two ambulances to help urgent humanitarian needs in Ukraine.

Belveder, delivered ambulances 66 and 67, with the support of the Rotary Club of Warwick, Warwickshire Freemasons, Gursewak Trust and LKQ Euro Car Parts.

Both ambulances were loaded with practical aid for distribution by the Sisters of St Joseph to people in need, including those at Internally Displaced Person Centres and dysfunctional families.

Items included wheelchairs, Easter eggs, 500 containers of spring sweets, boys' clothing donated by Chez Rama, ladies' and men's clothing from various donors, hot water bottles with hand-knitted covers, several boxes of toys, as well as towels, bed linen, duvets and sleeping bags.

The vehicles also carried handmade items collected by Helen's Wool & Cotton Crafts.

Dawid Kozlowski of Belveder said: "These ambulances carried not only practical support, but also a message that the people of Ukraine are not forgotten."

The ambulances were handed over in Leżajsk, Poland, from where they will continue onward to support people in need in Ukraine.

Ambulances arrived at the Caritas warehouse in Leżajsk (image supplied)

John Starley added: "As they went east our old ambulances seemed to get new lives. At service stations people thanked us and told us how much they meant. The reality of the war and the appreciation of solidarity and aid became clearer and clearer."

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The Belveder team expressed gratitude to the donors, volunteers and partner organisations who helped make this mission possible, sharing: "Every ambulance delivered brings practical support, hope and solidarity to the people of Ukraine."