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Communities For Ukraine

Communities for Ukraine

This programme has now closed. Citizens UK is no longer able to register hosts, accept referrals or make matches under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

About the programme

Communities for Ukraine was created in March 2022 in response to the war in Ukraine, delivered by Citizens UK's Sponsor Refugees project in partnership with Ukrainian Sponsorship Pathway UK (USPUK) as a Government-recognised provider under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Through the generosity of hosts, community organisations and Resettlement Partners across the UK, the programme helped over a thousand Ukrainians find safety, homes and work. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

Looking for support or want to host?

Our former delivery partner USPUK continues to support displaced Ukrainians and match them with UK hosts. If you are a Ukrainian seeking sponsorship, or a UK-based individual, family or organisation interested in hosting, please contact them directly:

👉 Visit USPUK

Citizens UK continues to campaign for a fair and welcoming immigration system — see our Refugees and Citizenship work.

The scale of the crisis is enormous, but together we can make a difference. We’ll be doing our bit by seeking to resettle as many Ukrainian refugees as possible through our networks. Matthew Bolton, Executive Director, Citizens UK.

Family of five stand together with mum holding dog
In Poland, preparing to depart
Ukrainian family of five look up at Little Amal, the giant Syrian refugee puppet, on airplane runway
Little Amal waving the family off
Ukrainian Refugees, mother and children, greet woman at airport arrivals
The family are greeted by their host in the UK

We couldn't believe it when the war started. We knew our area would be one of the first to be affected. We realised that there are so many Ukrainian people in Poland that there was not going to be any opportunity to work and we were not going to be able to progress. We decided to apply to go to another country. I'm so full of emotions. But most of all, I'm extremely happy to be here. [Our host] seems very kind and the children are pleased to be in Britain. Husband and wife Vladyslav and Iryna, two of the first Ukrainian refugees resettled through the Communities for Ukraine scheme.

Family of five sit on a wall outdoors in front of a green space next to their host, Cora

Ukrainians wishing to come to the UK should contact our referral partner, USPUK.

Contact USPUK