Find out how to access funding for training and education for refugees Refugees who wish to go back to the profession they held before they arrived in the UK are likely to require some additional trai...
Guidance on the different types of interpreters how you can access and work with them effectively. There are various different ways you can work with interpreters. You could work with paid, volunteer&...
How to approach the Jobcentre and who can assist you to help refugees claim benefits All adult refugees who are resettled via Community Sponsorship will be entitled to claim benefits, and as a Communi...
Supporting newly arrived refugees to open a bank account The resettled family you support will be required to register with the Jobcentre Plus within three working days of arrival in order to claim th...
Suggestions on how to effectively keep records about the support your Group members are providing When you are supporting a refugee family to build a life in the UK, your Group will need to keep recor...
A guide for your Group to help refugees manage expectations about their new financial circumstances. For most refugees, integration and financial security are interlinked, especially when they are res...
A resource to help you assess and mitigate common risks you may face while supporting a refugee family We don’t want to pretend that Community Sponsorship comes without challenges. Everyth...
Recognise importance of having a Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and how to support families in their responsibilities Tenancy agreements When you are searching for suitable accommodation for the family y...
An empowerment approach to loaning money Many Community Sponsorship Groups have established a process by which they will make an interest-free loan of funds to the family they are supporting. Ha...
Think through which responsibilities and roles your group will take on with the family’s accommodation This resource aims to help your Community Sponsorship group think through some key issues ...
What is the benefit cap and how to manage it The benefit cap is a limit on the total amount of welfare benefits each family or individual receives. The benefit cap affects Universal Credit as well as ...
Suggestions on how to support the refugee family to manage their utility bills independently Part of your role as Community Sponsor will be supporting the refugee family to manage and budget for their...
A suggested list of what to include in your Welcome Pack for refugee families As part of your application form, you will be asked to prepare a Welcome Pack for the family. Below is a list of suggested...
Think through the likely benefits available to the families you will support Both for the sake of your Group and the family you will support, it is important to ensure that the property you find will ...
Learn about Universal Credit and how to apply for it Note: Universal Credit will be paid from the day the application is fully submitted. The first payment will be made at least 5 weeks from the date ...
Learn about other welfare benefits the family you support may be entitled to There are a number of benefits that are not included in Universal Credit. Your group will have to assist the refugee family...
Tools and tips for building a budget to support a resettled family As part of your resettlement plan you will need to design a budget. This is because you need to have an idea of the costs involved in...