Prime Minister Boris Johnson has heaped praise on the response of the British public following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Brighton and Hove has been no exception.

Businesses, community groups, individuals, sports clubs have been coming together to support Ukraine.

Here are just a handful of bussiness who have been helping to provide aid for Ukrainians and people affected by the conflict.

Posh Dotty Designs

The jewellers in Sydney Street, Brighton, donated all of the profits from its weekend sales to humanitarian aid charity Choose Love.

A spokeswoman said: “Like most of us, watching events unfolding in the Ukraine truly breaks our hearts.

“We have witnessed the impact of war when we visited Kosovo in 2016 with @womenforwomenuk and heard the incredibly moving stories from the women survivors of war there.

“We really wanted to find a way to help.”

The Arch

The Arch nightclub is to host a fundraiser event in aid of Ukraine at its venue in Kings Road, Brighton, on March 13.

The event is a collaboration between Brighton Music Conference, Trickstar Radio and DJ Carl Lobden.

All of the proceeds from the event will go to Choose Love’s Ukraine Crisis fundraiser.

Tickets are £10 and can be purchased here skiddle.com/e/36027003

The Verdict

A benefit concert in aid of Ukraine is to be held at the jazz venue and café in Edwards Street, Brighton on Saturday, March 26.

Music for the event has been curated by Brighton musician Tristian Banks, with special guests set to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets cost £16.67 and are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/concert-for-ukraine-at-the-verdict-jazz-club-tickets-291857582887

CONCERT FOR UKRAINE
MUSIC NOT WAR
Millions of Ukrainians are fleeing the war in Europe, we are hosting special night of music to raise funds to help those effected at this time and the ongoing effects of the war. https://t.co/VtprrnRM9L @Jazzwise pic.twitter.com/PzzlF6LEyY

— The Verdict (@verdictjazz) March 6, 2022

Club Revenge

The nightclub and bar in Old Steine, Brighton, donated some of the profits from club entry tickets and drinks sales to Choose Love’s Ukraine Crisis fundraiser.

On Saturday, the venue donated £1 for every person who visited the club and 50p from the sales of the Ukrainian drink Nemiroff went to the humanitarian effort.

A Revenge spokesman said: “At Revenge, we're devastated by the ongoing conflict that's taking place in Ukraine.

“There's a military, political and humanitarian crisis that's in full effect and Ukrainian people around the world need help with supplies.”