St Barnabas continues to pray for peace and restoration in Ukraine and is committed to welcoming and serving Ukrainian adults and children who have recently joined our local community.

I was a stranger and you welcomed me. (Matthew 25:35)

Since March 2022, together with local friends, volunteers and partner organisations, St Barnabas has helped match guests to hosts, raised funds and in particular, facilitated the sponsoring and housing of a large, extended family (9 guests) in a property generously loaned by the diocese of Southwark. We have supported Ukrainians to access school places and bursaries, offered English conversation classes, hospitality, guidance and support with CVs/college/job/university applications, private tutoring, a seaside outing, a community BBQ and regular youth groups. We have also coordinated practical donations (bikes, laptops, phones, household items and furniture) and sent regular emails to our Ukraine network (including information about support, advice and local events). New friendships have developed and we have enjoyed informal gatherings such as family crafts, a Ukrainian Christmas event, a Ukrainian Pysanky Egg painting workshop and organising a theatre trip to The Lion King. 

Ukrainians still need support.

If you’re able to offer to host (even on a short-term basis), or to rent a room or property to families who need to transition to private rental accommodation please email our support worker sara.manwell@stbarnabasdulwich.org

Why not consider volunteering? Taking responsibility together and making new friends, enriches everyone and little things can make a big difference.

We are keen to serve and partner with others, so if you have any ideas or suggestions or would like to be added to our Ukraine mailing list please message Sara.