Success Stories
Imagine packing your possessions into bags, saying goodbye to family members and closing the front door of your home, not sure when you will be safe to return.
That’s what some of the 180,000 Ukrainian refugees now in the UK experienced before moving here when Russian forces invaded their homeland in February 2022.
As part of our support, we award grants to help our Ukrainian guests build their lives in the UK until it is safe to return to Ukraine. Our grants have helped our guests to set up businesses, move to independent living and gain access to much needed social, emotional and professional support. Here are some of their stories.
Our Guests' Stories
Our Hosts' Stories
After the invasion of Ukraine, the UK was at the forefront of countries providing military, diplomatic and humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people. At the same time, tens of thousands of UK citizens offered to provide sanctuary in their homes and communities. Here are just a few stories from local people who opened their homes to Ukrainian refugees.