ALLERDALE residents are doing their bit in the Homes for Ukraine effort, providing refuge to 57 people.

A report on the latest developments in the area reveals that Allerdale has welcomed 57 refugees from Ukraine in recent months, of which 26 are children.

36 hosts in the area have welcomed those fleeing the horrors of the Russian invasion.

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The Area Manager’s report for today’s Local Committee for Allerdale reads: “The dispersal of guests, in Allerdale is very broad due to rurality of the hosts.

“Local authorities have been given additional responsibility for re-matching in the event of any breakdown with hosts.

“Cumbria County Council Health and Wellbeing Team are directly supporting Ukrainian Refugees across the County with home checks, access to funds when guests arrive and additional support where identified.”

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The report also confirms that there are still new arrivals under resettlement schemes for Syrian and Afghan refugees.

Asylum seekers who have been residing in hotels are being moved into permanent arrangements.

The report said: “Everywhere in the country is now designated as an "asylum dispersal area" where previously this was an opt in scheme.”

Cumbria Community Foundation Welcome Fund is proving to be a resource for fleeing families, it offers Ukrainian guests a grant of up to £500 per family.

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