Support for Ukraine
Leicestershire stands with Ukraine
Information to help support people affected by the invasion of Ukraine. Leicestershire County Council operates parts of the national Homes for Ukraine scheme locally, including support for Ukrainian guests and their hosts and payments under the scheme.
We still need hosts for guests in Leicestershire, who have fled war in Ukraine, but their host arrangements here have come to an end. Do you have a spare room or property? You could support people seeking refuge from war and receive a monthly thank you payment.
Hosting Ukrainian guests in Leicestershire
Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme
In 2024, the government announced the launch of the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme. Find out more, including questions and answers, and online application process guidance.
Information for Leicestershire hosts and sponsors
Government information about being a sponsor or host on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
Find out about payments and support for sponsors and hosts in Leicestershire, including answers to frequently asked questions.
Information for Leicestershire Hosts and Sponsors
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Information for Ukrainian guests in Leicestershire
There's also government information for guests on the Homes for Ukraine scheme at Homes for Ukraine: Guidance for guests (GOV.UK)
Advice for Ukrainians arriving in the UK
British government: Welcome! A guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK
Visa support for Ukrainians and their families
There is visa support for Ukrainian nationals and their family members.
Leicestershire Ukrainian Community Grant 2024-25
Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations, along with faith groups and parish or town councils, can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver community-based projects which will improve the opportunities, wellbeing and social integration of Ukrainian families in Leicestershire.
Find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply for a grant at Ukrainian Community Grant | Leicestershire Communities
Please note: grant funding can't be awarded directly to Ukrainian individuals or families. Grants can only be awarded to not-for-profit charitable organisations, such as registered charities or community organisations.
News
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Merry Christmas to all our residents
Acting council leader, Deborah Taylor, praises 'strong communities'
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Young Ukrainians fleeing war navigate growing up in Leicestershire
A guest panel shared their experiences
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Hundreds of Leicestershire families support Ukrainians fleeing war
More than 500 Leicestershire families have hosted Ukrainian guests
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Tree planting marks one year of Ukrainian guests in Leicestershire
An oak tree has been planted to mark one year of solidarity with Ukraine
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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.