Following the A- level results a young Ukrainian will be developing his talent through a university education and a career in art. We are so pleased it is the same student we commissioned for our Christmas card.

Between the 1st and 9th of October 2023 we will be hosting members of Kyiv City Ballet for an inspiring week of dance, education, discussion and community.

З 1 по 9 жовтня 2023 року ми приймемо Kyiv City Ballet для надихаючого тижня танцювальної освіти, дискусій та спільноти.

Photographer: Julia Nash

City of Sanctuary’s mission is to provide coordination and development support for networks of community groups supporting people seeking sanctuary.

The organisation's aim is to create a culture of welcome, compassion and inclusion across society to ensure that wherever sanctuary seekers go they will find people who welcome them and understand why they are here. Just as we do in North Dorset.

Make a difference, safely, by donating your old IT equipment. We are delighted to be working with DonateIT to provide much needed IT equipment.

Do you have some that you could donate?

Тому що кожна жінка заслуговує на те, щоб почуватися впевнено та мати сили

Wardrobe Foundation — це громадська компанія, що базується в Кренборні, Дорсет і була створена для надання якісного та персоналізованого одягу жінкам, які потребують підтримки одягу, у всьому Вессексі.

Have you wondered about the numbers of guests in our area?

Ivan Kupala gave us a chance to share in an ancient celebration of life and a more promising future. A memorable night of custom and community.

Ukrainians will be able to use their Ukrainian driving licences to drive in the UK for 36 months from 7 July.

З 7 липня українці зможуть користуватися українськими водійськими правами для водіння у Великобританії протягом 36 місяців.

Prevented from having Vyshyvanka Day in Ukraine, the community of Ukrainian people in the area came together at Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Gardens to assert their national identity.

Оскільки місцеві українці не могли святкувати День вишиванки на батьківщині, українська громада регіону зібралася в музеї та садах Шефтсберійського абатства, щоб утвердити свою національну ідентичність.

A night of Unity and Music for guests from Ukraine and the people of Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Motcombe.

Ніч єдності та музики для гостей з України та мешканців Шефтсбері, Гіллінгема та Моткома.

Було великою привілеєм побачити цей чудовий фільм у компанії українських гостей і отримати їх прийом, їжу та ідеї.

It was a privilege to see this wonderful film in the company of Ukrainian guests and to receive their welcome, their food and insights.

The Sanctuary Foundation has published a book called “Hello Привіт” which was written in consultation with Ukrainian refugees. It aims to welcome Ukrainian children to the UK and be a keepsake for Ukrainian children so they can make sense of their life story in the future.

It’s available for free in our local libraries.

For the period January to March 2023 the government is capping all bus fares at £2.

A thank you from Ukrainians in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and the surrounding villages on Saturday 25th February, in Shaftesbury Town Hall.

A day of Ukrainian traditions around the festival of Maslenitsa, or pancake week.

Education has been a priority for all people displaced into our community. Amongst the services that people have received, schools have made an enormous contribution which we recognise one year on from the attack on Ukraine.

Little Toller Bookshop aims to publish dual language, mother tongue books for children displaced by conflict. Help fund their Pineapple Lane initiative to provide books for people in our area.

Tania Gay writes about her initiative to provide light sources for Ukraine.

Helpful guidance on the options for Homes for Ukraine hosts and guests after 6 months from Dorset County Council.

UK Transport Secretary extends scheme helping Ukrainian evacuees reach safety in the UK