A former resident of Rosneath has told how the village’s support has had a direct impact on those relying on humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

Ewen Cameron received donations from those in the area after setting up ReactAid, an organisation which has been transporting requested goods to the war-torn country.

A fundraiser arranged by Autumn Brown of Rosneath Events saw over £1,000 raised for the cause, with van loads of requested items also donated by the community.

Ewen, who now lives in Huddersfield, said: “I’m so proud of the village that I’m from and I’m so grateful for everything that they’ve done.

“The chap I’m helping goes really far east to some of the flattened cities.

“He can’t understand how a guy from Scotland who has never been to Ukraine is doing this.

“I showed him where I’m from; he’s never heard of Rosneath, Kilcreggan, or Helensburgh, but these are the people that have sent all of these things.”

Ewen’s efforts began with sending backpacks filled with supplies to a friend who was trapped in Ukraine.

Since then, his work has evolved into an operation which sees him and other volunteers liaise with doctors and hospital directors to deliver the supplies and medication needed.

The group also supports those looking to evacuate Ukraine, helping them to safely reach the Polish border.

He added: “The big charities are doing wonderful things right up to the border, then the red tape of bureaucracy seems to stop them.

“Myself and a few likeminded people have got together and, because we’re not working for anyone as such, we don’t need to follow the same rules as they do given that it is a war zone.

“They now give us lists of the medicines they need and we are liaising with pharmacists and medical professionals within the EU.

“We get it in an ambulance and blue light it all the way whilst trying to dodge the mayhem that is the Russian invasion.

“It’s very fast and there’s a lot of dark things going on out there but, equally, we’re doing a lot of good, so it’s worth it.”

Ewen said his background in the music industry, where he worked as a warm-up DJ before going on to manage artists, has provided him with the logistical skills now being employed in his humanitarian efforts.

Having returned to the UK from Ukraine recently, he plans to go back out once he receives five vehicles which are being provided by members of the Halifax Ukrainian Club.

There are, however, significant costs associated with the vehicles, including up to £150 per day in fuel.

Those who would like to support Ewen’s efforts can do so by visiting ReactAid's Facebook page here.