The building society said that people wanting to help can also go to any of Skipton’s 88 branches across the UK to donate money into a dedicated account set up for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

Alternatively, people can call the Skipton Direct contact centre team to donate over the phone or donate by bank transfer.

Skipton said it is also contacting its Ukrainian customers to offer financial help and support if needed.

“Skipton Building Society stands with Ukraine and the international community as it deals with a devastating humanitarian crisis in the heart of Europe,” Stacey Stothard, head of sustainability at Skipton, said.

“The Disasters Emergency Committee is working hard to provide shelter, food and water for families fleeing the conflict, including an estimated 500,000 people who have already arrived at neighbouring countries with nothing but the clothes on their backs. These families need help, and in launching this dedicated account together with a Skipton donation of £50,000, we’re aiming to get much needed funds to them as quickly as we can.”