The kindness of strangers: Making a home for refugees
With space in their family home, Dave and Pam from Wimbledon, applied for the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme to host a refugee fleeing the war in Ukraine. “It’s just […]
Category Archives: Ukraine
Civic centre to light up in solidarity on Ukraine Independence Day
Merton Council is lighting up the civic centre in blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine on their national independence day, […]
Statement on the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine
On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we would like to pay tribute to the outpouring of support and goodwill from Merton’s residents: from those who opened their […]
Merton marks first anniversary of invasion of Ukraine
London Borough of Merton will be observing a minute’s silence at 11am in front of the Civic Centre to show solidarity with all Ukrainians
Merton increases payments to Ukraine hosts as cost of living bites
Council will pay £100 extra to families who have volunteered to have refugees stay with them in addition to £350 from the government
Ukrainians mark independence day and holiday activity programme
Through summer, Commonside Trust and the Polish Family Association ran programmes for Ukrainians of all ages
Merton marks Ukrainian Independence Day
In the space of just half a year, Merton residents have welcomed around 750 people into their midst with a fantastic spirit of openness and self-sacrifice
Merton celebrates Wimbledon with event for Ukrainian refugees
They joined local hosts and volunteers working in the borough and council staff to celebrate this year’s event
Government set to change law after Merton’s Ukraine plea
The Government has introduced legislation that will allow councils to exit contracts with firms such as the Russian energy giant Gazprom on ethical grounds, a change which Merton Council called […]
Ukraine update: payment form for hosts launches
Register now to claim your £350 a month Thank-You payments from the Government