Community events
To help foster vibrant, safe, and supportive communities Cornwall Council's Resettlement Service works in partnership with:
- charities
- volunteers
- residents
- community groups and
- schools
on various events and campaigns throughout the year.
“There’s a huge amount of energy and activity bubbling through our grassroot organisations. We are determined to nurture their capacity to play a leading role in resettling refugees.”
Emma Rowse, Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum
Homes for Ukraine Support Drop-ins
Starting in June 2025, free community drop-in events are taking place to give residents the opportunity to:
- connect with local support networks
- speak directly to the Council's Resettlement team
- gain advice from voluntary groups
- participate in activities and enjoy refreshments
Join us at these informal sessions with local community groups:
Thursday 3 July, 12:15pm - 2:30pm, St Mary's Church, Penzance, TR18 4AP
This free in person drop-in session is open to Ukrainians in Cornwall.
Penzance Literary Festival also takes place 1 to 5 July. It will include two Ukrainian teenagers speaking with writer Eithne Nightingale about their experience of coming to Cornwall on the same day as this drop in, 3 July.
Tickets for the festival are £6 each. Please contact iffccommittee@gmail.com if you would like to attend and need support with a funded ticket.
Tuesday 15 July, 6pm to 7:15pm
This online drop-in session is open to Ukrainians in Cornwall, facilitated by Sunflowers and Choughs, Cornwall.
Ukrainian-speaking psychotherapist and certified coach, Anna Shcherbii-Sendogan will talk about:
- emotional resilience
- self-connection, and
- adaptation while living abroad
Agenda:
- Welcome and introduction from The Sunflowers and Choughs Club
- Guest expert talk (Anna Shcherbii-Sendogan)
- Q&A session with Cornwall Council’s Resettlement Service – questions will be collected in advance
- Closing reflections
Please email sunflowerschoughs@gmail.com to register.