While we are preparing to celebrate 35 years of Ukraine's independence, the work never stops for a single moment. June is the time to look back at the past two months. And we have so much to share with you! Here is what we managed to achieve in April and May 2026: Support & Consultations: We provided 53 diverse advice sessions, including 5 extensive, comprehensive, culturally aware consultations delivered in the Citizen Advice volunteer + Stand For U volunteer format. Culture & Charity: Etno...

In June 2026, Stand for U turns one year old, but it has been operating for four years and five months! How is that possible? It’s simple: 4 years and 5 months ago — on the very first day of the full-scale invasion — we (not yet acquainted with one another, but full of love for Ukraine) started to act. We acted without any official status, simply because we couldn't do otherwise. We then formed the community group Stands for Ukraine Brighton and Hove and the volunteer initiative, The Ray of...

On February 24, 2026, the UK Government issued a written statement (HCWS1350) introducing a further extension to the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme.