USPUK Charity Newsletter - March 2026
March 2026 marks four years of USPUK, which for our team means four years of standing alongside displaced people from Ukraine and Afghanistan as they rebuild their lives in the UK.
Back in 2022, USPUK was set up by a team of lawyers, entrepreneurs, journalists, technology, recruitment, and finance experts to help Ukrainians displaced by the war. We helped Ukrainian refugees to explore resettling to the UK, through help desks at refugee centres in Warsaw and Krakow, and through an online service available to Ukrainians regardless of location.
We mobilised our resources and networks in the shortest possible time to respond to an urgent and unfolding crisis. At the time, we could not have imagined that our services would be needed for so long. We have since expanded our support to include the Afghan community, continuing to grow our presence across the UK and respond to the evolving needs of displaced people.
Today, more than ever, we are proud of the journey we have made. We are proud to continue standing alongside refugees during one of the most challenging periods of their lives in an increasingly uncertain world, offering not only practical support, but also stability, guidance, and a sense of community.
Continuing our work in host matching, resettlement, and community advice, a key focus for us recently has been strengthening employment support. Through collaboration with employment solicitors and partners such as the Work Rights Centre, we have built our capacity to provide guidance on contracts, right to work, unfair dismissal, and routes to further legal support. This enables us not only to inform, but to empower individuals to make confident decisions about their futures.
Communities We Support Reflect on USPUK Work
Behind every service we deliver are real people rebuilding their lives with dignity, stability and hope. These stories reflect how timely, practical support can transform uncertainty into a sense of belonging and security.
“At the time, it felt like a miracle: strangers, another country, another language and suddenly so much kindness and support. Marien and Robert welcomed us as if we were not guests, but family. We still live with them, feeling their support every day — in small gestures, in words, in genuine care. With them beside us, a foreign country became a little closer and warmer.”
- Alyona, Eduard and their daughter
Read full story: https://www.uspuk.org/newsandstories-list/alyona-eduard-and-their-daughters
“As a family of seven, we were living in unsafe conditions with severe mold, which was affecting our health and daily life. USPUK supported us throughout the whole process — advising on housing, checking properties, and helping us move to a safer home. This help reduced our stress and gave our family a fresh start.”
Read full story: https://www.uspuk.org/newsandstories-list/stories-afghan-11
Free Workshops on Finance and Debt for Afghan Community
Following the success of last year’s session, we have scheduled three in-person financial workshops at the USPUK office in London this spring in partnership with Money charity. Taking place in April and May, these fully funded sessions will provide practical guidance on understanding the UK financial system, banking, budgeting and safe money practices. London travel costs and lunch will be covered.
Register via link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf49R_lJDDIKCBWKYw0zsHjnhiAteNgczEY1YjLxpHKpOlcLQ/viewform
Refugee Women Mentorship Programme
Delivered by our dear partners from TENT - Partnership for Refugees, this is a valuable opportunity for refugee women in the UK to receive one-to-one professional support from experienced mentors working in leading companies across the UK.
The programme is designed to support both those looking for their first job in the UK and those aiming to progress into higher-skilled roles aligned with their experience. Mentors and mentees are carefully matched based on interests, location and language, with sessions typically held online.
If you’d like us to continue our work please consider giving a small donation via verified donation link or through Crowdfunder.
Your support will help us sustain our team with lived experience providing advice and guidance to thousands displaced people in the UK every month. Our support helps refugees feel more independent, secure meaningful employment, and rebuild their lives with confidence.
USPUK Team
Thank you for standing with displaced families and following our updates.
Wishing you a great start to your year,
USPUK Team - Registered Charity (1198784)
Stay tuned for updates, stories, and ways you can get involved.
Together, we can make a significant impact and support those who need it most.
All our services are free of charge, and we welcome donations to help us continue our work.