Supporting refugees

Information on the Government's Homes for Ukraine scheme and how residents can help support Ukrainian refugees.

Information about local services and support for people arriving in Lewisham from Ukraine. 

As a Borough of Sanctuary, Lewisham is determined to provide a safe home for Afghan refugees fleeing conflict and persecution.

We have an active and engaged voluntary and community sector willing to support the integration of refugee families who have resettled in the borough. Offers of support and donations from the local community are coordinated by us, our provider the Refugee Council and community group Lewisham Refugee Welcome to best meet the needs of the families.

Our borough has a proud history of supporting refugees and migrants. At a time of increased pressure on those with uncertain immigration status, we are proud to have been recognised as a Borough of Sanctuary by the national charity ‘City of Sanctuary’, who awarded us the title of ‘Council of Sanctuary’ in May 2021. This is the first time a council has been awarded this honour.