Support Organisations for Ukrainians

Ukrainian Community and Support in the South West

The information on this section is specific to Ukrainians who have settled in the South West region of England. It is not an exhaustive list of available support, but provides a starting point.

For information more specific to your area if you are outside of the South West, contact your Strategic Migration Partnership.

South West Councils cannot endorse or recommend any of the organisations listed. This is a tool for you to do your own research and find the support which is best for you.

Bath and North East Somerset

Support Ukraine Information Hub

Bath, Somerset Supports Ukraine – Facebook Group bringing together community for Ukrainians living in Bath and North East Somerset

Bath Stands with Ukraine – small volunteer-run support organisation offering help connecting sponsors and guests, translation services, support with documentation and support with settling into the UK (e.g. setting up bank accounts).

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP)

BCP Statement of Support

BCP Ukrainian Hosts and Guests Facebook Group – support for both hosts and Ukrainians arriving in BCP.

Bristol

The Resettlement of Refugees in Bristol

Bristol for Ukraine Facebook Group – a group following the journey of an individual collecting and driving supplies to Ukraine, but also a hub for community activities and people looking for sponsors in the UK.

Ukrainians in Bristol Facebook Group – a longstanding group where support and community events are organised, as well as bringing refugees to the UK and organising aid.

Cornwall

Cornwall Council Help for Ukraine

Cornwall Refugee Resource Network – charitable organisation mobilising support for refugees and asylum seekers.

Helping Children of Ukraine CIC – charity based in Cornwall supporting children and families affected by the invasion. Their UK-based support includes social events, and programs such as art therapy, baking, traditional crafts and dance groups through Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change. They have links to local support groups across Cornwall.

Devon

Devon Supporting Ukraine

Devon for Ukrainian Refugees

Devon Ukrainian Association | Exeter | Facebook – runs the very successful Conversation Café in Exeter which, as of March 2023, had seen 7,000 visits since the start of the invasion.

North Devon & Torridge with Ukraine – website support hub hosted by The Pickwell Foundation with information and resources.

Exeter (Devon)

Exeter Council Homes for Ukraine Support Statement

Exeter Council Useful information for Ukrainian refugees

East Devon

What is Homes For Ukraine scheme? – East Devon

Mid Devon

Mid Devon Statement of Support

North Devon

About the Homes for Ukraine scheme | North Devon Council

Torridge (Devon)

Support for Ukrainian Refugees Information Page

West Devon

West Devon Council We Stand with Ukraine

South Hams (Devon)

South Hams Council We Stand with Ukraine

Teignbridge (Devon)

Support for Ukrainian refugees and their sponsors

Dorset

Dorset Council Support Statement

Dorset Ukraine Response

Help and Kindness – organisation seeking to help people thrive and flourish in Dorset. Their website includes a page on support for Ukrainians and includes a list of community groups and organisations offering help for Ukrainians across Dorset.

Gloucester

Gloucestershire County Council Ukrainian Support

Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain – Gloucester Branch

GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) – support organisation in Gloucester which has a Ukrainian Advice and Support Team who are available over the phone (01452 550528) and in drop-in sessions during the week.

Aid for Ukraine – Gloucestershire Facebook Group – group based around aid collection for Ukraine, but includes links to useful employment and community events.

Ukraine Community Hub Facebook Group – group based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, and in the past have done day-trips with Ukrainian refugees to cities in the South West.

Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees – helping refugee communities grow and flourish.

Gloucester City

Support for Ukraine

Tewkesbury (Gloucestershire)

Mayor of the Borough of Tewkesbury Support Statement

Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)

Cheltenham Borough Council Support Statement

Supporting Ukraine

Cotswolds (Gloucestershire)

Ukraine Support

Stroud (Gloucestershire)

Support for Ukraine

Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire)

Forest of Dean District Council Leaders Support Statement

Ukraine Support

North Somerset

Ukraine Crisis

Opportunity North Somerset – employment skills and support for every North Somerset resident, including refugees.

Refugees Welcome North Somerset – a charity organisation who support refugees arriving in the area. This includes a Welcome Centre in Weston Super Mare which has a specific Ukrainian Hub on alternate Wednesdays. They also have a Facebook Group.

Julian House – partnered with South Gloucester Local Authority to provide support for new arrivals to the area. They are able to help with setting up your life in the UK including setting up bank accounts, SIM cards, Universal Credit, schools, NHS and more.

Swindon

Swindon Council Leader Support Statement

Support for refugees arriving from Ukraine

Swindon Welcomes Ukraine – volunteer organisation seeking to support Ukrainians and Ukrainian hosts across the region. Their initiatives include providing bikes to refugees to aid in transportation, supporting Ukrainians to find housing after their host accommodation, and running community events. They have a Facebook Group as well.

Torbay

Torbay Support Statement for Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Torbay Stands with Ukraine

Torbay Ukraine Support Group – a registered community interest company providing support for Ukrainian guests and hosts in Torbay. They run meetings every Thursday evening, and can provide minibus transport to get there. They also have a Facebook Group.