NOW OPEN! VCFSE Community Funding for Ukraine Support
Funding applications are open for VCFSE groups supporting Ukrainians in the North West of England.
In response to the war in Ukraine, the UK government announced new visa routes for Ukrainian nationals and their family members in March 2022. The visa routes, called the Ukraine Scheme, allow Ukrainians to travel to or extend their stay in the UK, to work, study and access public funds.
Details of sponsorship, visa eligibility and guidance for Ukrainians can be found here, along with information for new and existing host, local councils, and voluntary and community support organisations.
Funding applications are open for VCFSE groups supporting Ukrainians in the North West of England.
Apply now to the free STEP Ukraine English language and employment support programme.
Allocations of UK-wide allocation of £120 million funding for Ukraine and Homelessness pressures 2024 – 2025.
A £2.5 million fund supporting young people on the Ukraine, Afghan and Hong Kong BN(O) pathways.
On Monday 19th February, the following announcements were made relating to the Ukraine visa schemes.
Links to sources of data and insight to help understand the needs and experiences of Ukrainians in the UK.
Guidance from gov.uk for Ukrainian nationals and their family members to come to the UK under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.