Welcome to the April update
These bulletins are now every two months and we'll send separate bulletins if anything more urgent happens in between bulletins.
If you know of any groups, ideas or good news stories you would like us to share, please email ukrainesupport@easthants.gov.uk
There's lots of information on our website about the support available for hosts and guests.
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Chance to win a £25 voucher in our guest survey
We are currently gathering information on the needs and support available for the Ukrainian guest families in the district.
Your responses are anonymous.
Please leave your email address at the end of a survey to be entered into a prize draw for a £25 supermarket voucher and to be added to our email distribution list.
Ukraine Permission Extension scheme
The Ukraine Permission Extension scheme opened on Tuesday 4 February 2025 and will continue to offer temporary sanctuary to Ukrainians and their eligible family members.
Applications are free and the scheme provides:
- up to 18 months permission to remain in the UK
- the same entitlements to work, study, rent and receive benefits
Guests can apply when their current permission has 28 days or less remaining.
Updated information can be found on our website, including Guidance for Sponsors, Guidance for Guests and Hampshire County Council's common sponsor questions and answers.
Apply through the GOV.UK website
Citizens Advice East Hampshire
Citizens Advice East Hampshire offers support and advice by phone, email or face to face appointments.
Find out more on the CAEH website
Refugee Support Hub – Bridge to Unity
The refugee support hub, run by Bridge to Unity, is based at The Pallant Centre in Havant.
They offer free drop-in support with CV's, job applications, language provision, access to education, local signposting and more.
Sessions run every other Friday from 10am-2pm.
Find out more on the Bridge to Unity website
Ukrainian youth workshop
Young people from Ukraine are invited to a youth workshop on Saturday 19 April from 1.45-4pm at St Laurence Church, Station Road in Petersfield.
Activities include board games and an interactive feedback session. Free snacks and drinks available.
Come along and have your say and tell us what you want to be able to do in the area!
To register your interest, please email ukrainesupport@easthants.gov.uk
Easter egg hunt and picnic
Monday 14 April 10-12pm - at Woodlands Hall, Headley Down.
All ages welcome, £2 per child.
To book either of the sessions above, please email woodlandshall@easthants.gov.uk
