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
An exciting new way to send a gift to a person in need! Our virtual shoebox scheme means that you can make a donation, and a gift box or bag full of useful and fun items will be packed and given to a person living in poverty. You can choose the area of the world… Continue reading Virtual Shoebox
Walk, Pray, Give for Education Walk, Pray, Give’ is back, and this time we’re raising funds for the next development at our New Hope Academy Secondary School in Sierra Leone! The school is growing, now housing four year groups of pupils, which will become six over the next two years. Our ‘Hands of Dorcas’ Tailoring… Continue reading Walk, Pray, Give for Education
Chief Award in Sierra Leone Rev Bernard Cocker, our Founder & CEO has been presented with a Chieftaincy Certificate recognising him as a Paramount Chief by the traditional authorities of Lokomasama Chiefdom in Port Loko District, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The recognition acknowledges 18 years of Christian ministry and humanitarian service among communities in… Continue reading Chief Award in Sierra Leone
Ukraine Four Years On – Faith, Hope and Courage Our latest email newsletter is out now! You can read it here: https://bit.ly/4l0jq5Y There’s a reflection on faith, hope and courage in Ukraine, four years on from the start of the war and prayers for the people of Ukraine, from our Founder and CEO, Rev. Bernard… Continue reading Ukraine Four Years On – Faith, Hope and Courage
Dear Friends and Supporters, Ukraine is enduring the harshest winter in 20 years. Temperatures have fallen to –19°C, and millions are without heating after deliberate attacks on the nation’s energy infrastructure. Families are living in dark, freezing apartments. Elderly and disabled people are trapped in high-rise buildings with no lifts. Children are sleeping in coats… Continue reading Ukraine Is Freezing — The Church Must Respond
