Ukraine Support

The Petersfield Agencies Working Together are actively planning for the support of any refugees being housed in our area.

On this Page we will list any relevant links or plans so check back regularly for updates.

Please inform us if you have additional resources we should include. 

Note: We refer to any Refugees escaping the war as 'Guests' in any material we create

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Latest News 

Local Opportunities for the Ukraine Community

Wednesday – Employment Plus for those seeking work at Salvation Army Hall in Swan Street 9.30 – 11.30 am  

Thursday - St Peters Church are inviting Ukrainians to attend their ‘refresh’ Café for free coffee and cake from 10-12 noon 

Thursday - The Salvation Army are inviting Ukrainians to Open Door from 9.30 – 11.30 am for Tea/Coffee to provide a hot drink, chat and a listening ear

Friday - The Salvation Army are inviting Ukrainians to Open Door from 9.30 – 11.30 am for Tea/Coffee to provide a hot drink, chat and a listening ear

Saturday - Petersfield Area Churches Together are providing a Community Hub once a month on a Saturday afternoon at the United Reformed Church from 14:30 to 16:30.

Local Opportunities for the Younger Ukraine Community

Mondays to Fridays The Kings Arms in Dragon Street would welcome anyone aged 11-18 to any of their clubs. 

Friday – The Salvation Army  Junior Club for 5-10 year olds from 6.30 – 8.00 pm.

Full details can be found here The King's Arms 

East Hampshire

Please see the East Hants District Council Website for support services

Information on Donated goods and Services can be found below

Many of the local agencies are ready to help you with extra food, school uniforms, counselling, transport to and from Petersfield, trips out and much much more.  If you need to know more, please drop Steve Field a message.

Grants are available for events, outings, activities, that will benefit all or part of the Ukrainian community living in Petersfield and surrounding villages within a 10 mile radius.  Click here for an application form. (document is attached above)

Cycles for Guests

A scheme is being run by Liss Mens Shed to service donated bikes for use of Guests 

Contact Malcolm Muggeridge @ Liss mens shed 

Over 65 Bikes have found a good home.

Note that small monetary donations through the scheme would help immensely to cover the cost of necessary replacement parts, tyres etc.

Monetary Donations 

Agencies Working Together (Petersfield) in conjunction with Ukraine Christian Partnership are collecting funds to provide Petersfield and Area Ukrainian community with financial support for events.    

To Donate by Bank transfer or Cheque please follow this link to the Ukraine Christian Partnership. Or use the Just Giving Link

Please ensure you use the word Petersfield as reference in any bank transfer or in your message of support on Just Giving to ensure it goes to the correct fund

If you wish to apply for a grant, please click here for an application form.  All completed applications forms should be returned to Steve Field 

Translators - A list of Local translators 

The following individuals have kindly offered translation services please contact them directly

We hold a list of others, If you are unable to find a suitable person please contact GiveToaLovingHome@gmail.com 

English Teachers

The following people have offered their service as English teachers

We hold a list of others, If you are unable to find a suitable person please contact GiveToaLovingHome@gmail.com 

Facebook Group - for Hosts

Covering all Hampshire to provide Info and mutual support for families hosting or interested in hosting  

Petersfield Pulse: Stand with Ukraine 

Facebook Group - For Guests

This is a private FB group Exclusively for any Guests in our area to help them communicate.

Free transport to Medical and Legal appointments for Guests provided by PVCG click logo for more details.

Below are Links to useful information sources

Train Travel

All Train operators offer 48Hrs free onward travel from time of entry to UK 

Communications

Vodafone, EE, O2 and Three Mobile Networks now offer Free Calls, Texts, Data & roaming to and from Ukraine.

Additionally Three is providing a Free 30 day pay as you go Simm for refugees from any of their stores (e.g. Havant).

CA Bilingual Ukrainian Poster.pdf

Citizens Advice East Hampshire

Local Facebook Page @CAEasthhampshire

Or Twitter  


Petersfield Town Council - Help Ukraine webpage provides many useful links 

EHDC Ukraine Support

You will find details of services and support provided by EHDC Here

Hampshire CC

Details of Services from the County Council