We want to welcome and support you.
CLEAR Project works with Southampton Citizens Advice Service to provide wraparound support for guests under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme in the Southampton City Council region. This includes welfare visits throughout the sponsorship period, at home or in our office. If you need support, email HFU@sotoncab.org.uk.
The Ukraine Permission Extension scheme (UPE) began on 4 February 2025. If you’re a Ukrainian national—or a family member—living in the UK under a Ukraine scheme, you may be eligible to extend your stay for up to 18 months. Applications are online and free. Successful applicants can continue to live, work, study and access public funds. Information is available here.
Local Support
Local people have responded to the arrival of people from Ukraine including the Southampton Ukrainian Community Support Group who meet on the first Saturday of the month from 16:00 to 18:00 at the Edmund Kell Unitarian Church, Bellevue Road, Southampton SO15 2AY.
If you live outside the Southampton City Council region, you will need to contact your local council/authority.
Support for Ukrainians in the UK
Key Information and Guidance
- Ukrainian Refugee Help – general information on living in the UK.
- Ukrainians Welcome – websites, helplines, and resources in Ukrainian and Russian.
- UK Government Welcome Guide – official advice for new arrivals.
- Guide to Ukrainian and UK Culture – practical cultural information for Ukrainians and UK hosts.
Visas, Legal, and Practical Support
- Settled – help with visa and immigration questions.
- Opora – support hub providing practical, language, and emergency assistance
- UK Visa Support for Ukrainian Nationals – Government updates on visa schemes.
- Eastern European Resource Centre (Ukrainian Helpline) – advice on welfare, immigration, and settling in the UK.
📞 07718 612218 (Mon–Thu, 10:00–16:00)
Health and Financial Help
- NHS Overview – infographic on how the UK health system works (in Russian).
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – information on financial and benefits support.
If you are a Homes for Ukraine sponsor or wish to support arrivals, please see our Get Involved page.