Community Support Groups
Many organisations and communities across Suffolk are providing information and support for host families and their Ukraine guests.
On this page you can find:
- Local community support groups
- Local language classes and activities
Please note: The events on this page have been arranged by organisations outside of Community Action Suffolk. For more information about these events please contact the organisers directly.
Face to Face and online Ukraine groups
On the map you can find details of both face to face and online / Facebook groups around the county.
Below is a list of regular face to face meetings for Ukrainian guests and hosts. Some are an opportunity to meet socially, and others provide information and support for Ukraine guests.
Sudbury
Ukrainian Support at Number Seventy Two
Tues, Weds, Thurs 0930-1600
Number 72, 72 North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RF
01787 310610
[email protected]
Staff / volunteers available to help with form-filling, phone calls, job searches, referrals, signposting etc. Children’s play area.
There’s no longer a specific Ukr drop-in – Ukrainians are encouraged to join general drop-ins Tue-Thur and/or make 1-1 appointment.
Woodbridge
Woodbridge Ukrainian Hub
Mondays, 10am
St Johns Church, Woodbridge
[email protected] [email protected]
A place for Ukrainian guests to meet up and chat together, with tea, coffee and cake.
Felixstowe
Felixstowe Ukraine Hub (Ukraine2Felixstowe)
Meets every 4 weeks on a Sunday, 5 – 6.30pm
21 January, 18 February, 17 March
United Reformed Church, Tomline Rd (corner Orwell Rd), IP11 7PA
Opportunity for guests, hosts and supporters to meet socially and information share. Adults & youngsters welcome. Light refreshments provided.
Bury St Edmunds
Ukraine Support Hub “Ukrainian Connect”
Fridays 0930-1200
Bridge Community Church, 68 Queens Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3EW
Social drop-in with tea & coffee. English languages classes. Half-termly film nights.
Ipswich
Ukraine Advice Hub
Thursdays, 1200-2.30pm
Hope Church
Hope Centre 10 St Margaret’s Street Ipswich IP4 2AT
Email: [email protected]
Provides free English classes and community lunch every Thursday
You can also visit “Help Is Here” for a wide range of community support services in Ipswich, including church services. Help Is Here
Language Support
Details of language classes, conversation groups and ESOL courses around the county can be found here
You also can find a list of ESOL providers on the Suffolk County Council website here
