Manchester Homes for Ukraine
Where do they work?: City-Wide, Greater Manchester, North, Central, South
Registered charity number: 0
Description: We support Ukrainian refugees and their sponsors integrate fully into their communities.
Services delivered: We provide a support service helping those seeking help from within Europe and Ukraine and those in the Manchester area wanting to provide a home and help.
We provide information and assistance for both families whilst the visa application is processed.
We can assist in accommodation and travel and also signpost towards free travel options and advice on getting to Manchester.
We offer a total support service for both families; for host families to prepare for the arrival of their guests and post arrival support for both families.
We work in partnership with local authorities, charities, local community groups and businesses.
This support includes:
Pre Arrival:
Link to local Support hub
Regular support and information meetings at local and central locations
Safeguarding advice
PACE (therapeutic parenting) advice on helping children suffering from trauma
EMDR
Trauma advice
Links and advice on opening a UK bank account
Provision and links providing required equipment, clothing and bicycles
Free 6 month SIM card
Post Arrival:
Link and advice to convert 6 month visa to 3 year visa
Links and advice on accessing financial support from your local authority and Universal Credit
Links to local and national employers providing employment opportunities
Job preparation service: cv writing, interview preparation and new wardrobe - in conjunction with a local charity.
Advice and guidance on school places
Advice and guidance on registering with doctors and dentists
Free shop which will provide only new and preloved clothing, toiletries, toys and books - for more information contact your local hub
Free english lessons with a level 5 TEFL teacher - for more information contact your local hub
Link families together and facilitate contact with the Ukrainian Social Centres.
We provide information and assistance for both families whilst the visa application is processed.
We can assist in accommodation and travel and also signpost towards free travel options and advice on getting to Manchester.
We offer a total support service for both families; for host families to prepare for the arrival of their guests and post arrival support for both families.
We work in partnership with local authorities, charities, local community groups and businesses.
This support includes:
Pre Arrival:
Link to local Support hub
Regular support and information meetings at local and central locations
Safeguarding advice
PACE (therapeutic parenting) advice on helping children suffering from trauma
EMDR
Trauma advice
Links and advice on opening a UK bank account
Provision and links providing required equipment, clothing and bicycles
Free 6 month SIM card
Post Arrival:
Link and advice to convert 6 month visa to 3 year visa
Links and advice on accessing financial support from your local authority and Universal Credit
Links to local and national employers providing employment opportunities
Job preparation service: cv writing, interview preparation and new wardrobe - in conjunction with a local charity.
Advice and guidance on school places
Advice and guidance on registering with doctors and dentists
Free shop which will provide only new and preloved clothing, toiletries, toys and books - for more information contact your local hub
Free english lessons with a level 5 TEFL teacher - for more information contact your local hub
Link families together and facilitate contact with the Ukrainian Social Centres.
Services are available: Face to face, Online/digitally
Services are delivered on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Languages available: Ukrainian, Russian, German, Polish and English