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Dua Lipa’s Service 95 Throws Charity Event “Club For…Ukraine” to Raise Funds for Ukraine
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Service 95, the platform founded by pop icon Dua Lipa, organized a charity event aimed at raising funds for Ukraine. The event, part of the “Club For” series, took place in Bermondsey’s Avalon Cafe and attracted a diverse audience united by a common cause.
This was reported by the platform on March 19.
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As the world marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the event underscored the ongoing need for international assistance. The funds raised were directed toward Driving Ukraine, a UK-based nonprofit organization that repurposes decommissioned vehicles into ambulances and military transport.
Founded by 25-year-old Fynn Watt, Driving Ukraine has delivered over 300 vehicles since 2022. Their latest initiative, Convoy 55, involved an all-women convoy transporting critical medical aid from the UK to Lviv, coinciding with International Women’s Day.
“All proceeds would go to Driving Ukraine, with a FLINTA lineup in solidarity with the women making the journey,” the event’s statement noted.
The event featured a lineup of acclaimed DJs—including Abimbola, Izzi, MiNNA, and Zuri—who brought a mix of disco, amapiano, Latin funk, and techno to the dance floor. The crowd was made up of fans, members of the Ukrainian community, and participants from the “Convoy 55” initiative, all showing their support for the cause.
According to Service 95, the party served as a reminder that nightlife can be a powerful platform for social change. It allowed people to come together to raise awareness, support Ukraine, and engage in acts of solidarity.
Fynn Watt, emphasized the urgency of continued international support, saying, “The longer this invasion persists, the more challenging it becomes for people on the ground.”
However, not all celebrities choose to support Ukraine and, in some cases, find themselves embroiled in controversy by associating with individuals or organizations with ties to Russia.
British singer Charli XCX attended an official Berlinale afterparty in Berlin, hosted by a Russian national with familial connections to cultural initiatives operating in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. This has sparked backlash from Ukrainian artists and activists.
On February 14, 2026, Charli XCX featured in the mockumentary The Moment, directed by Zaydan Zamiri, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival. Following the screening, an afterparty was held by Russian model and DJ Anastasia Shevtsova, professionally known as Petit. Shevtsova later shared details of the event on social media.
However, the controversy surrounding the event stems from Shevtsova's family connections. She is the daughter of Zhanna Shevtsova, the founder of the “Traditsiya” foundation. This organization, which claims to be focused on “social initiatives,” operates in territories of Ukraine currently under Russian occupation.
The foundation collaborates with the Kremlin’s Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives and runs projects in areas such as Donetsk, Luhansk, and Mariupol. Additionally, Zhanna Shevtsova holds the position of Vice-Rector for Creative Industries and Project Activities at the Moscow State Institute of Culture.
