CELC – KIND UK Project

Author: John Glanville

  • Lunchtime training – using interpreters

    Sagar Shah of CELC gave a fifteen minute introduction to using and working with interpreters. We publish a variety of resources and recorded seminars as part of our programme of support for pro bono lawyers. This lecture is the third in a series of three, made available free of charge to lawyers at firms participating…

  • Lunchtime training – taking a witness statement

    Jen Todd of CELC gave a half-hour lecture and Q&A on how and why to take a witness statement for a citizenship, nationality, or leave applications. We publish a variety of resources and recorded seminars as part of our programme of support for pro bono lawyers. This lecture is the second in a series of…

  • Lunchtime Training – Communicating with Clients

    Lunchtime Training – Communicating with Clients

    Jen Todd of CELC gave a half-hour lecture on best practice in communicating with immigration clients and particularly with children as clients. We publish a variety of resources and recorded seminars as part of our programme of support for pro bono lawyers. This lecture is the first in a series of three, made available free…

  • Visa options (other than Ukraine-specific schemes) & claiming asylum

    Visas: apply for permission to enter or stay in the UK Besides the UK’s visa schemes for people from Ukraine (for which please see the UK Government’s “UK visa support for Ukrainian nationals” guidance), you may be eligible to apply for other visas which are not specifically for people from Ukraine. Work, study or seasonal…

  • Where to get mental health support

    You may be experiencing challenging feelings and worries. You can find support to help you during this difficult time. There are a number of professionals and organisations offering mental health support which you can contact for support as set out below. Register with a doctor Healthcare in the UK is provided by the NHS (National…

  • How to contact your Local Authority

    If you need support, you can contact your Local Authority (also called your local council). Your Local Authority has a duty to protect children and you are able to contact them for support. For example, you can contact your Local Authority about: You can find out which is your Local Authority by entering your postcode…

  • How to find a UK sponsor (Homes for Ukraine Scheme)

    The Homes for Ukraine scheme enables Ukrainian nationals to stay with a sponsor in the UK for at least 6 months. The UK Government provides a list of organisations which it has approved, and which help to match people coming from Ukraine with sponsors (hosts) in the UK. It is recommend that you look for…

  • Advice for children and young people from Ukraine [EN]

    Advice for children and young people from Ukraine [EN]

    Ця інформація також доступна українською мовою / This page is also available in Ukrainian Kids in Need of Defense UK (KIND UK) offers free advice for children and young people who are currently in or have left Ukraine who wish to apply to come to the UK or extend their stay in the UK. We…

  • Поради для дітей та молоді з України [UA]

    Ця інформація також доступна англійською мовою / This information is also available in English Органiзацiя Kids in Need of Defence UK (KIND UK) (Дiти потребують захисту) пропонує безкоштовні консультаціі для дітей та молоді, які зараз перебувають або виїхали з України, та бажають подати заяву на приїзд до Великобританії або продовжити своє перебування там. Ми надаємо…

  • Protecting Child Citizenship Rights – Clauses 30-36 of the Illegal Migration Bill (Briefing to MPs)

    Clauses 30-36 of the Illegal Migration Bill represent a severe challenge to the rights of children to acquire British citizenship. Learn more in our briefing to MPs.