TO DONATE
to President Zelensky’s Fund Raiser follow this link
Up to 100 refugees
arrived in Craven District from Ukraine from April 2022 onwards, many through the Homes for Ukraine government scheme, some through the Family and Friends scheme. Visas were initially granted for 3 years. An additional 18 months can now be claimed 3 months before these run out. New eople applying will get visas for 18 months.
Craven Supports Ukraine group helped to arrange an event in Austwick after being approached by Graham and Gwen Cleverley who offered to open their garden.
This was one of many events across the Craven district which are bringing Ukrainians together for friendship, support and a break from everyday life in the UK.
Local support groups in Craven
Skipton and Craven Ukrainian Refugee Support group on Facebook
Craven Supports Ukraine – North Yorkshire on Facebook
Bentham and Burton via Bentham Area Refugee Support Group
Upper Wharfedale Grassington, Buckden, Kettlewell, Bolton Abbey, Appletreewick and Littondale via Upper Wharfedale Refugee Support group
Clapham and Austwick group has a Facebook page
Cononley
Gargrave, Coniston Cold and Hellifield (GCCH)
Giggleswick with Settle
Lothersdale group
Malham and Airton group
Settle
Skipton and Craven Ukrainian Refugee Support group is on Facebook
Silsden group has a Facebook page
Ilkley and Surrounds Support Ukrainian Evacuees (ISSUE) has excellent information see Facebook for more
Information about Ukraine Sponsorship and Hosting
For specific topics including grief and trauma, children, jobs, benefits, pets, TV, driving etc please message cravenrefugeesn@gmail.com
Organisations with information & links
NACCOM The No Accommodation Network
ResetUK are now the government link for matching so register with them. They are also https://www.homesforukraine.org.uk/
An introduction here https://youtu.be/4n-Wmru5LIA
They are doing ongoing webinars on topics
Government Guidance (check updates)
Local government
North Yorkshire Council will do home checks & make sure accommodation is safe. They will support children and adults, deal with school admissions & visit newly arrived guests.
