Leicestershire stands with Ukraine
Information to help support people affected by the invasion of Ukraine. The Government is overseeing the efforts to help refugees alongside local authorities.
Homes for Ukraine scheme
Advice for Ukrainians arriving in the UK
British government: Welcome! A guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK
British Red Cross: Help for Ukrainian nationals
Barnardo's: Ukrainian support helpline
Visa support for Ukrainians and their families
The Ukraine Family Scheme allows British nationals and people settled in the UK to bring more family members to the country for up to 3 years.
There is other visa support for Ukrainian nationals and their family members.
Translation and interpreting support
Charity Translators have compiled model document translation templates to help with visa applications. These templates can be used free of charge.
An English Ukrainian Bilingual Visual Dictionary has recently been published by DK and is available on DK’s website and other distributors.
School places for Ukrainian refugees
Please note: We are experiencing a very high volume of applications for school places, and we appreciate your patience and understanding whilst we process these. As it can take up to 15 school days to reach and communicate each decision, we politely request waiting for this length of time before contacting the service to follow up on an application.
Please declare that you are making an application for or on behalf of a Ukrainian refugee. If you would like speak to us about school places, please call 0116 305 6684.
Leicestershire schools information
Local links
Find your district council in Leicestershire
For Ukrainian guests in Leicestershire
Information for Leicestershire hosts and sponsors
Includes answers to frequently asked questions.
Donate money and essential items
UK businesses and charities sending goods
UK businesses can contact the Export Support Service for questions relating to the situation in Ukraine and Russia.
The government advises against businesses sending charitable goods to Ukraine. Exports may be subject to customs declarations, checks, and duty and border taxes. Your donation could be delayed getting to people in need. Donate to a registered charity or trusted scheme instead.
The Charity Commission has published guidance for charities fundraising for Ukraine.
The government has published guidance for charities and trustees on the most commonly asked questions.
News
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Extra support for Ukraine host families
Part of our wide-ranging cost of living support this winter
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Council underlines solidarity with Ukraine
Residents across Leicestershire are being thanked for supporting those fleeing war-torn Ukraine – as latest numbers show 1,000 people have applied for visas to live with families in the county.
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Partners band together to support Ukrainian refugees
Support includes accommodation, safeguarding, healthcare, education, translation and employment
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New team to support refugees
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Leicestershire mobilises to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion
"We must be ready to help", says county council leader Nick Rushton
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Leader wants to cut all council's financial links with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine
Councillor Nick Rushton has asked for a review of contracts, spending and pension fund investments as he looks to sever all the authority's ties with Russian firms
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County leaders call for Leicestershire to be ready to help refugees from Ukraine
“We all stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine in opposing the horror which is being unleashed upon them by Russia and that each and every one of us stands ready to help, however and wherever we can."