Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the heart-breaking scenes we are seeing in Ukraine.
As a Council, we are in contact with the Government and are ready to give any support that we can.
Homes for Ukraine
Calderdale welcomes Ukraine's people.
The Government scheme 'Homes for Ukraine' supports people, charities, community groups and businesses. This is to support hosting people who have fled Ukraine and come to the UK.
- You can offer a place to stay for at least six months. (This can go on for as long as you are able to do it.)
- Ukraine nationals and their family need to have been resident in Ukraine prior to 1st January 2022.
Before you apply, please visit: Sponsor guidance (GOV.UK).
If you have offered to be a sponsor
Thank you very much for your offering to sponsor and home Ukrainians seeking safety in Calderdale.
If you have been matched to Ukrainian people and have completed the visa process:
- we will be in touch with you to arrange a visit;
- also, to do a DBS check for you and any other adults in your household.
To contact us, please email: homesforukraine@calderdale.gov.uk.
Useful links for sponsors:
- School admissions.
- Money and wellbeing for advice on employment, skills and benefits.
- A guide to good practice for hosts (NACCOM).
Support for sponsors
For helpful information, please visit:
For a list of charities who can help match UK sponsors, visit: Recognised Providers (GOV.UK).
Other information and schemes
- Ukraine Family Scheme - If you have family in the UK.
- Extended visa and other immigrations routes - If you are already in the UK.
Help for those coming to Calderdale
Barnardo's
Support for children and families.
- Free helpline: (0800 148 8586) which is has English, Ukrainian and Russian speakers. Callers can get help and advice on a range of topics.
- Open Monday to Friday from 10 to 8pm;
- and Saturday from 10am to 3pm.
- For those helping with the Ukraine response:
- Email: ukrainiansupport@barnardos.org.uk.
- Visit: Ukrainian Support Helpline (Bernardo's).
Refugee Integration Service (RIS)
This supports refugees who have been granted permission to enter and stay in the UK. It can help with many things, which include:
- Going to the Jobcentre Plus.
- Healthcare.
- English classes, training and education.
- School places and childcare.
Visit: Refugee Integration Service.
Health support
- Health support and resources (YHPHN).
Tech donations
- Solidaritech (RIS)
This runs purely on donated technology. Without it, they cannot offer equipment to refugees and asylum seekers in Yorkshire. Since they started over three years ago, they have donated more than 500 items.
Government welcome pack
Rights and Information for living in the UK
- Ukrainians Welcome - Ukrainian, Russian and English.
- Your rights (GLAA).
- Права працівників (Ukrainian).
- права работников (Russian).
How you can help
The main appeal is being run by the UK's Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC).
The Government suggests that people should donate to this, so the funds can be shared across a range of charities.
- To donate or to find out more details, visit: Ukraine Appeal.
- For more ways to donate or help, visit: Migration Yorkshire.