Ukrainian Guests & Host Families

Support from East Cambridgeshire District Council

• If you are a guest from Ukraine, you can find support here.
• If you are hosting guests from Ukraine you can find support here.
• If you’d like more information about government schemes for Ukrainian refugees click here.

Click here if you are looking for support beyond East Cambs:

Community Hubs in East Cambs

The Lighthouse Centre in Ely hosts a Ukrainian Lifeline Community Hub –  click here to find out more. It is held on alternate Thursdays from 10:00 – 13:00. Guests and hosts are welcome.

National charities:

Barnardo’s has a national helpline to support Ukrainian families that can help with:

• therapy with a qualified psychotherapist – delivered via the phone or online, with access to interpreters;
• advice on a range of issues including housing, accessing key health services, education, employment and more via trained helpline support workers;
• practical support – access to digital devices to ensure you stay connected to loved ones, as well as  toys for children, baby equipment and more.

All services include access to interpreters in Ukrainian and Russian.

The Barnardo’s Helpline is open:

• Mon – Fri 10.00am-8.00pm
• Sat – 10.00am-3.00pm

You can contact the helpline on: 0800 148 8586  or email: [email protected]

For more info on Barnardo’s Helpline click here.

Artists in Exile offers artists and creatives who come to the UK through the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme help with travel, accommodation and finding work in the UK. Find out more on the website.

Groups in Other Languages:

Find out about groups in other languages (including language schools) across East Cambridgeshire by clicking here.