Hong Kong BN(O) Programme Funded for Fourth Year
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has today announced that the Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Programme has been refunded for a fourth year. This includes continued funding for the regional Welcome Hubs based within the SMP’s across the country. The funding announcement also includes: Continued funding for English language support for Local Authorities […]
UK-wide allocation of £120 million Homelessness Prevention Grant funding 2024 – 2025
On 28th February 2024, the government announced £120 million UK wide funding for councils to address homelessness pressures and support Ukrainians into settled accommodation in 2024/25 under the Homelessness Prevention Grant: Homes for Ukraine scheme support. England has been allocated £109.1 million and this guidance details how the funding has been divided across local councils.: […]
The Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund: successful bidders
The Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund aims to support the young people aged 21 and under, who have arrived in England via specific pathways from Ukraine, Hong Kong, and Afghanistan: The Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund: prospectus. Local authorities and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations could bid for grants from £2.5 million […]
Ukraine Family Scheme
The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. It had allowed eligible Ukrainian nationals to join family members or extend their stay, in the UK. Those who were granted permission under the Ukrainian Family Scheme can live, work and study in the UK and access public funds for up to 3 years. […]
Government extends stay for Ukrainians in the UK and announces changes to the Ukraine visa schemes
On Monday 19th February 2024, the following announcements were made by the UK Government relating to the Ukraine visa schemes: Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) Scheme – new scheme which will allow Ukrainian citizens currently in the UK under any of the three Ukraine visa Schemes to extend their stay by 18 months. Ukrainians will be able to […]
#LookCloser – new campaign aiming to raise awareness of child exploitation and abuse
The campaign will have a particular focus on public spaces, and seeks to challenge stereotypes of victimhood, highlighting that child exploitation can happen anywhere, and any young person can be a victim. If you are concerned about a child, you can report it: More information on the campaign can be found on the Childrens Society’s […]