Read the text of Robert's weekly video message is here, or you can watch it here

Bishop Mark has posted a message of encouragement to the diocese here

You can watch a helpful video from The Sanctuary Foundation here and a further video of a meeting of church leaders which Robert attended here. The details of the government scheme are being developed at pace. At this event you will hear from experienced refugee experts, Ukrainian refugees, people who have experience hosting refugees and government officials involved in designing the programme. It seeks to answer some of the following questions: How will the process work? What if I don't know anyone in or from Ukraine that needs help? What does a host do? What kind of safety checks will there be? what about my children? How can I prepare? How can I get the help I need to support people experiencing trauma What are my next steps? 

RESET is the agency managing the Community Sponsorship scheme on behalf of the government, their website is here.  For supporting refugees locally see also the West End Refugee Service and Walking With.  Newcastle is a City of Sanctuary, you will find more information on the Council Website