Ukrainian Hub

The Lighthouse is working with the local council as well as individuals and organisations, providing a hub that helps Ukrainian refugees find signposting help, get connected into their local community, and be able to meet with others in a similar situation.

​How we work
We are open on Tuesdays from 10.30am - 2.30pm

10.30am-12.30pm:
Cafe, support & signposting
Haircuts on a first come, first served basis
1:1 advice regarding housing
Employment advice 
Support with school and job applications 
Six month Vodaphone SIM cards available *please bring I.D
Style Studio clothing for adults and children (floor 1)
Citizens advice talks - First Steps in the UK (Nurture Lounge)
Socials, a library and interpreters also available
Games & chat for teenagers during the school holidays
Manicures with Marina

11am
Social English Speaking Club with Yara and Isobel

11am - 12.30pm
Family Hub for under 5s to play, with English classes for children and art therapy (next door in the Jigsaw Hub

12.30pm-1pm:
Ukrainian Community Lunch (ground floor)

1pm-2.30pm:
English classes (board room on floor 2). We provide both beginners and intermediate / advanced classes for adults.

Where to find us
The Lighthouse, 8-10 High Street, Woking GU21 6BG.

Ukrainian Hosts Support Group
We are also running a group for hosts at The Lighthouse Barnsbury to provide support for Ukrainian refugee hosts. A place to meet and share the joys and challenges of hosting.
Mondays
February 6th
March 6th
April 3rd
7.30pm - 7pm

Where to find us
The Lighthouse Barnsbury, 30 Ash Road, Woking GU22 OBH.

Email info@lighthousewoking.org for more information ​
Would you like to support Ukrainian Refugees?

Donate Finances
We'd be grateful for any financial support towards running this hub and providing resources to these refugees. Please use our JUSTGIVING page to donate to The Lighthouse. 
www.justgiving.com/campaign/UkraineHub

Volunteer
If you'd like to volunteer, you can email info@lighthousewoking.org  
​If you have translation skills, please contact the Volunteer Woking team through this LINK

Give Items
If you would like to donate items to be taken to Ukrainian refugees please find information about local drop off points below. Drop off points and requirements change frequently so do check before going along. 
Check the latest via Facebook page visit Facebook group Souls4Good

Become a Host 
We would encourage anyone who wants to become a host for a Ukrainian refugee to register on the “Homes for Ukraine” Government scheme here.