Applicants who live in East Sussex, UK under Homes for Ukraine scheme can receive up to £500 to purchase furniture and essential items for their new home – Our team is available to help you apply.

Please be aware that applicants can only access this grant once. Items to buy with the grant must be for essential furniture and appliances only such as:

• Bed, including mattress
• Wardrobe
• Dining table and chairs
• Sofa, armchair
• Washing machine
• Fridge, freezer

Items that will not be approved for this grant include: decorative ornaments, mirrors, coffee machines, TVs, hoovers, rugs, bed linen and lamps for example.

More Information on this service can be found on Sussex Community Development Association’s website Start up grant SCDA. Please read the information found on this page carefully before applying. To Apply for this support go to this form: Start up grant SCDA application form

For any help with SCDA grants or for further assistance and advice regarding housing needs and options when you move on from your host, contact us at ukraine@3va.org.uk