Boltonians have welcomed more than 100 Ukrainians fleeing war into their homes since the Russian invasion in February. Figures published by Bolton Council show that 46 households in the borough have welcomed refugees under the Homes For Ukraine scheme with the number of households expected to rise to 57 by July next year, meaning 139 people will have been given sanctuary by then.
In documents published this week, the council has outlined the support it offers to Ukrainians arriving and settling into Bolton with a range of measures to help them find work, claim benefits and make use of services.
The report said the Bolton Branch of The Association of Ukraine Great Britain had been ‘instrumental’ in the success of the scheme in the borough with them providing a massive amount of support to those arriving.
In March, the Government launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme, inviting individuals, charities, community groups and businesses to record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war, allowing them to bring Ukrainians who have no family ties in the UK, to safety.
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