Our community’s continuing support for Ukraine
February 24th marked four years since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. We reflected on the ongoing impact of the conflict and reaffirmed our solidarity with everyone affected. To mark this solemn anniversary, we lit up the Epsom Clocktower.
Over the past four years, our area has proudly welcomed more than 350 Ukrainian nationals seeking safety through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Launched in March 2022, this scheme has allowed local hosts to volunteer their accommodation and provided a route to temporary sanctuary for those fleeing the conflict. The scheme has relied on the generosity and practical support of our residents, community groups, and partner organisations including the Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network.
We recently celebrated Ukrainian culture with a week-long community engagement event, held in partnership with the Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network, Epsom Library, and Epsom Picturehouse. The Festival of Friendship - Ukraine ran from 27 January to 1 February. It highlighted traditional Ukrainian crafts, music, and cultural heritage and was a testament to the strength of our community cohesion and shared values.
