Edwina Currie Raises Over £1300 for Ukrainian Refugees Through Antique Sales
- Edwina Currie has been supporting a Ukrainian refugee family living with her for two-and-a-half years.
- She sold antiques at the Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House to raise funds for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- Currie aims to continue supporting the family and contributing to relief efforts despite the emotional toll of selling her possessions.
Edwina Currie, a former MP, has been hosting a Ukrainian refugee family in her Peak District cottage for two-and-a-half years. To assist with the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, she participated in the Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. The proceeds from the antiques she sold are directed to Midlands Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine, which provides essential medical and rescue supplies to the region. Currie sold various items from her personal collection, including significant pieces linked to historical figures like Florence Nightingale. She reflected on the emotional difficulty of parting with her possessions yet emphasized the need to contribute to important relief efforts. While she enjoys caring for the family and cherishes the time spent together, Currie also expressed her intent to manage her auction activities carefully moving forward.