Steyning Refugee Help is a small local working group, linked to a much wider network, both locally and nationally. We initially came together in 2015, to try to understand how shocked and helpless we all felt in the wake of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the war in Syria and to work out what we could to do help.

Since then we have had the ongoing tragedy of Afghanistan, and followed by the deeply shocking situation in Ukraine. And who knows what is to come in this unstable world?

Encouraged by the enthusiastic responses we received initially, we decided to restart the initiative in the hope that we could co-ordinate our efforts and work out what we might most usefully do to respond to this global humanitarian crisis.

The response has been amazing and we have supported several Ukrainian families living in and around Steyning. They have settled in remarkably well and are contributing enormously to our local community. Many are working and have become entirely self-sufficient although the need for long-term housing is growing. Please see our What You Can Do page for information about requests for accommodation.

Alongside us has been the development of the Steyning Ukrainian Refuge a community Hub based in the Brotherhood Hall, Church Street, Steyning. They provide English Language lessons and regular drop-in and information sessions. For further information, please contact leadsteyningur@gmail.com or see their website.

The aim of this website is to channel the compassionate energy and good will expressed by the people of Steyning and the surrounding villages. There are two main groups of people who need our support:

  • The refugees in Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine and other places who are fleeing war and/or facing famine.
  • Refugees in the UK who are already here (some are already in our area) or who are likely to arrive in the near future.

See our What You Can Do page for the latest information about how you can help.

Email us for more information or use the link on the right (the address will appear below if you are using a mobile device).