Community-led welcome in the media

September 18, 2022

Mum woken by ‘fireworks’ didn’t realise missile had hit outside her home

In February, Lesia Kondratiuk woke early to the sound of fireworks outside her 11th floor apartment in eastern Ukraine and rushed to her window to spot the culprit, but annoyance turned to fear as she realised the loud bangs were missile strikes. Now the 44-year-old says she feels “totally safe” as she settles into her new life in Merseyside.

September 4, 2022

Refugees minister who refused to endorse Rwanda policy quits

Richard Harrington declares his job ‘essentially complete’ day before Liz Truss expected to be named new PM. Reset CEO Kate Brown comments.

August 24, 2022

“People are starting to forget – but the war in Ukraine is not over, we still need help”

Six months on from Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, refugee Olena* shares her story of making a new life in the UK.

August 17, 2022

Almost 100 visas issued for refugees to stay in Wyre Forest

Almost 100 visas have been issued for Ukrainians to stay with hosts in Wyre Forest – but a new survey reveals hosts across the country need support from the Government to continue as costs soar.

August 16, 2022

Plea for Bristol landlords to give up property for a refugee family

Brislington Welcome community group is working tirelessly to rehouse a refugee family in Bristol.

April 15, 2022

How you can help volunteers settle a refugee family in Manchester

South Manchester Sanctuary have come together to support the resettlement of a refugee family to the city and are looking for public support to help make it happen.