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🇺🇦💙💛 CRAG UKRAINE WELCOME HUB 🇺🇦💙💛

We're providing information, links and support to everyone who is welcoming Ukrainian guests to Charlbury and the surrounding area. We update this page regularly so please do keep visiting this page for the latest information. 

If you have a query, or if you'd like us to add any information to this page, please email ukraine@charlburyrefugee.org.uk and we'll do our best to help.

We have a WhatsApp group for hosts and potential hosts to share information and support. Please email ukraine@charlburyrefugee.org.uk with your phone number if you'd like to join this group.

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CRAG CONTINGENCY FUND APPLICATIONS

CRAG has a contingency fund in place to provide grants for the benefit of Ukrainian guests living with hosts in and around Charlbury. You can apply for funds if you’re a host, guest, or someone providing services to guests. Please read the full list of rules before you apply to make sure you're eligible. 

Please send your application in writing and email it to chair@charlburyrefugee.org.uk

Your application should include:

  • The reason for your application
  • What the funds will be used for
  • How much money you need (actual costs or an estimate)

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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR POTENTIAL HOSTS AND HOSTS

Oxfordshire County Council support pages: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/ukraine

West Oxfordshire District Council Ukraine support: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/communities-and-leisure/ukraine-support/

The Branch in Chipping Norton: https://thebranchtrust.org/ukraine

Asylum Welcome Ukraine support: https://www.asylum-welcome.org/ukraine-support/

Marlowe Ukraine Collective: https://ukrainecollective.co.uk/hosts-families/

Sanctuary Foundation: https://www.sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk/

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POTENTIAL HOSTS: HOW TO FIND A UKRAINIAN TO SPONSOR

The following platforms should be safe to use:

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VOLUNTEERS AND OFFERS OF HELP 

If you can help in any way, please fill in our offers of help form and we'll add you to our list. We'll put hosts and/or guests in touch with you when they make requests for help. Thank you!

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LEARNING ENGLISH (ESOL)

Please email james.styring@charlbury-tc.gov.uk for information about English language lessons running in Charlbury. 

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FREE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC HELP FOR GUESTS

Please email Margaret Landale at margaret@landale.uk.com. Margaret is coordinating with reputable local therapists who are willing to offer free help.

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HOSTS AND GUESTS: Do you need help or support?

This is a list of the type of help people have offered so far:

  • Admin (e.g. applying for Universal Credit)
  • Bedding
  • Creative activities
  • Education
  • Free hair cuts
  • Interpreting (i.e. people who speak some Russian or Ukrainian)
  • Piano lessons
  • Outdoor activities (e.g. dog walks and horse riding)
  • Social activities (e.g. group meals)
  • Transport (i.e. giving lifts)

We've had various general offers of help too. 

Please send an email to offers@charlburyrefugee.org.uk with details of the type of help you need and we'll try and match you with a volunteer and put you in touch with them by email.  

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CRAG Mailing list

Please sign-up to become a member and receive newsletters from CRAG (Charlbury Refugee Action Group).

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