Introduction
Cambridgeshire stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. We will do all we can to support organisations working in the UK and abroad to help.
The situation in Ukraine is leaving thousands of people in need of vital, lifesaving aid.
What you can do to help
If you want to help, the most effective action you can take is to make a financial donation to one of the charities listed below.
There are good supply chains in eastern Europe, so it is more cost effective to send money to buy supplies locally instead of donating and transporting them from the UK.
Any amount you can give will go a long way to helping those in need. We encourage you to check the government’s guidance on safe giving before you donate.
- British Red Cross
- Disasters Emergency Committee
- International Committee of the Red Cross
- International Rescue Committee
- Save the Children
- SOS Children’s Villages UK
- UN Refugee Agency
- With Ukraine Global Support Fund
Homes for Ukraine
The Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme which asks people to offer space in their homes for those fleeing the war has been launched.
This will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK to bring Ukrainians to safety – including those with no family ties to the country.
- Homes for Ukraine (GOV.UK website)
- Homes for Ukraine - Frequently asked questions (GOV.UK website)
- Homes for Ukraine - Sponsor Guidance (GOV.UK website)
Supporting organisations
Ukraine Family Scheme
If you are a Cambridgeshire resident intending to or already hosting members of your family as part of the Ukraine Family Scheme, please register with us using this form.
This will help us to link you to the services which you may need.
Support available to Ukrainian nationals
- Welcome guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK - (GOV.UK website)
- If you are Ukrainian and don't have family in the UK - (GOV.UK website)
- Homes for Ukraine - Factsheet for Ukrainians - (GOV.UK website)
- Financial support for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine - (Universal Credit website)
- UK visa support for Ukrainian nationals - (GOV.UK website)
- Translated health information for patients - (Doctors of the World website) Includes guides in Ukrainian and Russian on navigating the NHS.
Welcome packs
District and city councils across Cambridgeshire are providing support for people arriving from the Ukraine to live in the county. Each council has produced a welcome pack to support new arrivals - these can be found here:
Cambridge City Council - Support for Ukraine
East Cambridgeshire District Council - Support for Ukraine
Fenland District Council - Support for Ukraine
- Fenland District Council - Welcome pack English (opens as a .pdf)
- Fenland District Council - Welcome pack Ukrainian (opens as a .pdf)
Applying for a school place
Families arriving from Ukraine with school-aged children who need to apply for a school place can do so by downloading the document below.
School admissions information
- Cambridgeshire - Apply for a school place - Cambridgeshire County Council
- Peterborough - Apply for a school place - Peterborough City Council
Frequently asked questions
What we are doing as a County Council
Chairman's statement
We have pledged our support for refugees leaving Ukraine to escape the Russian invasion.
Read our Chairman's statement to Full Council on 15 March 2022.
Letter to the Home Office
Cambridgeshire leaders co-signed a letter to the Home Secretary calling for the Prime Minister and the UK Government to go even further in response to the Russian invasion showing greater compassion for those in the greatest and most immediate need.