Homes for Ukraine
The Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme allows individuals, charities, community groups and businesses to offer refuge to an individual or family from Ukraine who are fleeing the war.
To find out more and register your interest, visit Gov.uk.
If you have already signed up to the Homes for Ukraine scheme read Gov.uk: Sponsor guidance, and frequently asked questions.
Welcome to Rochford and Essex
Welcome packs have been put together for sponsors and Ukrainian arrivals providing local information and support.
This includes help with finances and benefits, applying for school places, accessing NHS services and mental health support.
Essex County Council and Rochford District Council have created these useful local resources:
The Government has also produced Welcome: a guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK, available in the Ukrainian and Russian languages.
Donations
We recommend that anyone who wants to offer financial support should donate money to recognised charities already working on the ground in Ukraine, such as:
- Disasters Emergency Committee – Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
- British Red Cross - Ukraine crisis appeal
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - the UN refugee agency
- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) - Ukraine
- Save the Children - Ukraine appeal
- Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) - Help Ukraine Emergency Appeal
For more advice, go to GOV.UK: Ukraine - what you can do to help.
Looking after you
Rochford District Council is here for you and standing in support of Ukraine.
We warmly welcome you to our district and hope you find our community friendly and helpful.
Rochford District Council
Rochford District Council is split between two locations, the main Council offices are located at South Street in Rochford, SS4 1BW. The other office is located at the Civic Suite in Rayleigh, SS6 8EB.
Phone lines and live chat services are open 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Please call 01702 546366 or for our live chat service by clicking on the purple box at the bottom right-hand corner of this website.
The Community Hub
Residents of Rochford have access to the hub@themegacentre.
The hub brings together a range of services, including those provided by the public sector, private/voluntary organisations and community groups, allowing people to access the support and advice they need quickly and conveniently.
Email: hub@megacentrerayleigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01268 779999