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Uttlesford District Council

Refugee Support Fund

Up to £1,500 per family for refugees with Indefinite Leave to Remain who have stayed in the Great Hallingbury Hotel or the IBIS Hotel in Uttlesford, towards moving to a new home and essential household items such as beds, furniture and white goods. Decisions within 2 weeks; you must wait for a funding offer before buying anything, and the money is paid against receipts.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Up to £1,500
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Refugees (individuals or families) who have stayed in either the Great Hallingbury Hotel or the IBIS Hotel in Uttlesford and hold a valid Indefinite Leave to Remain document, which they must evidence
  • The grant is put towards a specific need

What it funds

  • The cost of moving to a new home, for individuals or families staying in Uttlesford in temporary or rented housing
  • Essential items such as:
  • Beds and bedding
  • Furniture
  • White goods such as a washing machine, fridge or freezer
  • Cookers, microwaves
  • Cutlery, plates

What it will not fund

  • A TV
  • Items you have already purchased

How to apply

  1. Apply using the council's online form, uploading your documents or emailing them
  2. You get a confirmation email with a copy of your application
  3. The council reviews applications every week and notifies you of its decision within 2 weeks
  4. If you are offered funding, buy the items you applied for
  5. Send the receipts or invoices, and the council then pays you

for help applying, email the Community Support Officer at communityresponse@uttlesford.gov.uk.

Have ready

  • Evidence of your Indefinite Leave to Remain
  • Quotes for what you want to do, if you have them
  • A breakdown of your anticipated costs

receipts or invoices are needed before payment.

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