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Information and Useful Links
This page is being updated daily with information as it comes forward. As you will appreciate this is a very fast moving situation. We have tried to provide links that we trust here, but can't take responsibility for the information or connections made through them.
This page will be frequently updated, keep checking back as information becomes clearer and the steering group evolves its network
Thinking of Hosting a Refugee? Article
Interesting Ukraine Top 100
This book contains 100 fascinating articles about the most vivid symbols of Ukraine – from official, such as the national emblem and flag, to folk, like borsch and horilka; the main Ukrainian cities, outstanding historical figures, the most popular dishes of the national cuisine, handicrafts, natural beauty, and achievements in science and technology. Please click on the PDF Image below:
"Homes for Ukraine" - Lessons from Poland By Agata Lesniewska & Richard Blood Click PDF below to view:
Useful Links around Accommodation and Sponsoring
Providing Accommodation & Sponsoring
UK Government sponsorship Scheme:
https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/
Sanctuary Foundation NGO support
https://www.sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk/
Citizens UK – support for Community Sponsorship of refugees
ttps://www.sponsorrefugees.org/
Community Sponsorship guidance and advice
UK Ukraine Community group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1104035060373910/permalink/1111010929676323
Sanctuary foundation online advice and support re: hosting refugees
https://sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk/#about
Citizens UK support for Community Sponsorship of refugees
https://www.sponsorrefugees.org/
UK Government Refugees Sponsorship Scheme
Busuu Language app offering free online language classes to Ukranian refugees for 3 months
https://blog.busuu.com/free-language-lessons-ukranians/
How to welcome refugees video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n-Wmru5LIA&t=5s
Reset UK matching service between sponsors and and those seeking sponsorship
https://www.homesforukraine.org.uk/
Housing for Ukranian Refugees
RESET Homes for Ukraine
Full list of UK Homes for Ukraine visa questions in English, Ukrainian and Russian
Local Information
Lewes District Council
Local information from the District Council
www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ukraine
SeafordforUkraine are working on an information brochure for hosts and a welcome pack for refugees
Seaford refugee support - Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/seafordrefugeesupport
Travel
Eurostar Passengers with a valid visa to enter the UK and a Ukrainian passport can receive a free ticket by speaking to any Eurostar team member at Paris Nord, Brussels-Midi, Lille Europe, or Amsterdam Central.
https://www.eurostar.com
UK Train Companies are offering free onward travel for Ukrainians arriving in the UK https://www.networkrail.co.uk/.../britains-train.../
Wizz Air offering free seats to Ukrainian refugees in March https://wizzair.com
National Express free onward travel from point of entry in UK to any UK destination served by their network https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/ukrainian-free-travel
Trainline - Ukraine Travel Advice
https://www.thetrainline.com/trains/ukraine-travel-advice
"Homes for Ukraine" - Lessons from Poland
By Agata Lesniewska & Richard Blood Click PDF below to view:
Useful Links for wanting to help
Government Guidance on Helping
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukraine-what-you-can-do-to-help
Donating to Local Funds
Grants and provisions for Seaford Ukraine Refugees
www.ebbchurches.org.uk/ukrainefund
Donating to Crisis Funds
Disaster Emergency Committee
https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal