Ukraine Crisis
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Ukraine Crisis
Ukraine Crisis
Updated 26.04.22 11:15
Like councils and communities throughout England, our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people at this very difficult time.
Castle Point stands united and ready for help.
Government Support schemes
The government has launched its Homes for Ukraine scheme; this bespoke scheme will offer a route to those who want to come to the UK who have someone here willing to provide them with a home.
It will enable individuals, charities, community groups and businesses to volunteer accommodation and provide a route to safety for Ukrainians, and their immediate family members, forced to escape their homeland.
Sponsors should be able to provide accommodation for as long as they are able, and for a minimum of six months, and Government is offering an optional ‘thank you’ payment of £350 per month to people who can accommodate one or more households (subject to the accommodation they have) for up to 12 months.
To register your interest in offering support through this scheme please read the FAQs first, then;
Register your interest at gov.uk
Information Packs for Sponsors and Visitors
Welcome Packs For Sponsors | Essex County Council
Information for Sponsors Welcoming Families from Ukraine | Essex County Council
What you can do to help - Information | Essex County Council
We are still awaiting further guidance from the UK Government on the £350 payment scheme - please keep checking this page for updates.
Guidance for Ukranian Nationals
The following information is provided to help Ukrainian nationals;
- Guidance on UK visa support for Ukranian nationals and their families.
- The Ukraine Family Scheme, which allows family members of British nationals to come to or stay in the UK.
- The Local Sponsorship Scheme for Ukraine, which enables people and organisations such as charities, businesses and community groups to sponsor Ukrainians who do not have established families in the country, so they can come to the UK.
Making a Donation
One way you can help is to make a donation.
The Disasters Emergency Committee, a coalition of 15 leading UK charities, has launched a collective appeal to provide emergency aid and rapid relief to civilians suffering during the conflict.
Many registered charities are also helping to provide vital life-saving services to those caught up in the conflict, including those forced to flee to neighbouring countries. These include: