Community

Charlbury Refugee Action Group (CRAG)

Ukraine

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We're providing information, links and support to everyone who is welcoming Ukrainian guests to Charlbury and the surrounding area. 

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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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR POTENTIAL 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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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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