OCP and St James Church, Westhead, have together organised a group for local people who are hosting guests from Ukraine via the government's "Homes for Ukraine" scheme.

The purpose of the group is to support each other by sharing knowledge and experience, and by accessing support from our local councils and other partners. 

• Support for Ukrainian guests as they arrive and adapt to life in a new country.
• Support for sponsors and their families as they adjust to the significant changes created by opening their homes to people they don't know.

The situation in Ukraine means that there is a continuing need for more accommodation for Ukrainians here in the UK, particularly for mothers and their children.  If you think that you might be able to help, please look at the Lancashire County Council website, which explains how the scheme operates here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/ukraine/homes-for-ukraine-scheme/ 

We recognise that this is a big commitment and will be challenging for everyone involved.   Our group aims to create a support network that will respond effectively to the changing needs of hosts and their guests in West Lancashire.