Ukrainian refugees – want to help?
There are a number of ways you can help support Ukrainian refugees.
The Government has announced a new sponsorship scheme called Homes for Ukraine. You can find out how you can offer a home to a Ukrainian family and register your interest on the Homes for Ukraine website.
You can find FAQs about the Homes for Ukraine scheme on the Gov.uk website.
If you’re not able to sponsor a family but are looking for other ways to support Ukrainian refugees, you can find out about what to consider when donating and where to donate on the Gov.uk website.
Local charities include:
Charis Refugees
Refugee Aid from Taunton (RAFT)
Taunton Welcomes Refugees (TWR)
Langport Area Refugee Action (LARA)
Refugee Action in Somerset East (RAISE)
This is a fast moving situation, but you can stay up to date with the latest developments in Somerset at www.somerset.gov.uk/refugee-resettlement.