Information for Harborough residents who want to help

Visit the government's website for guidance for family members of British nationals, UK settled persons and certain others to come to or stay in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme.

The government has published Frequently Asked Questions about how the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme will work. The scheme will match people, charities, businesses and community groups to Ukrainians who do not have family ties to the UK. The scheme opened on Friday 18 March for visa applications from Ukrainians and immediate family members who already have named people willing to sponsor them.

People wanting to be sponsors who do not know anyone personally fleeing the Ukraine can register their interest in being a sponsor.

The email address for enquiries for Leicestershire is: homesforukraine@leics.gov.uk

People’s situations are very complicated. Be aware that in order for refugees to achieve secure futures for themselves or their family, they should only accept advice from an adviser accredited by the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner). If you see people asking for help online then please direct them to the OISC website.

For information and advice on travel to and from Ukraine visit GOV.UK.

Latest visa data by local authority 

View the latest operational data, by local authority, on applications to come to or stay in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) - Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: visa data 

Further information

Read about other ways you can help on the government’s website.