This page has been created to signpost to the various support groups, organisations and information supporting Ukraine.
The Grant Scheme is now live: Fylde Coast Homes For Ukraine Community Grant Scheme – Lancashire County Council
The Government has provided funding to assist Sponsors within the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The amount to be paid is £350 per month per property (not per guest) in arrears for up to a year from the guests’ arrival, so long as the Sponsor continues to host under the terms of the Scheme.
The payment is optional and Sponsors must apply to receive payment by completing this application form.
Offers of housing
Sign up to offer accommodation under the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme
https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/
Lancashire County Council have more information on supporting the Ukraine on their website here:
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/support-for-ukraine/
Lancashire County Council also have more specific information on the Homes for Ukraine scheme in Lancashire here:
https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/support-for-ukraine/checklist/
The GOV.UK website has more information on how the Homes for Ukraine Scheme will work:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-frequently-asked-questions
The GOV.UK website also has information about being a sponsor:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-sponsor-guidance
Support for family members of British nationals in Ukraine, and Ukrainian nationals in Ukraine and the UK.
Information on travel advice to and from Ukraine.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine
For anyone wanting to contact loved ones in Ukraine, BT, EE and O2 are making calls, texts and data to and from the region free or removing roaming charges. Check with your phone provider for details.
The best way to support the Ukraine is to donate money, rather than donating clothing and other goods.
Make a donation to support the Ukraine
Crisis Relief: https://crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraine
British Red Cross: https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
Disasters Emergency Committee: https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
Unicef: https://www.unicef.org/ukraine/en/take-action
United Help Ukraine: https://unitedhelpukraine.org/
