Hi, my name is Alan.
My wife and I decided to join the Homes For Ukrainians scheme at the end of April 2022. The local coordinator asked if we would host to a couple, a Grandmother (Marharyta) and Granddaughter (17 year old Sofia) A little later in the process we found that the Granddaughter has a disability. No problem we could accommodate that with a bit of modification to our bathroom etc.
We proceeded with all government requirements and the Marharyta and Sofia started the process of obtaining visas. At this time, they were in a border village in Poland.

They completed all relevant documentation and submitted all the information requested.
Marharyta received her visa at the end of May.
Thinking it would be the same for Sofia we agreed for Marharita to box and send all their worldly possessions keeping enough for daily use. Now the boxes are in my garage.
Time passed but no sign of a visa for Sofia.
Due to the lack of information from the Home Office we engaged with our local MP.
After much effort by our local MP and other agencies, it transpired that the Home Office had declared Sofia was an unaccompanied minor and rejected the application even though her Gran is her legal guardian.

In the meantime, their time to stay in Poland was running out so they decided to go to Lille in France to attend the VAC in person. It transpires you can't just walkin so now they have to attend the VAC in Paris.

While they try to secure an interview I am currently paying for their accommodation and expenses in an F1hotel. Basic but safe.

This is where your Donation would be spent:-
Accommodation
Food
Living Expenses in France.
Travel to UK. (may not be needed as currently Eurostar do free travel for Ukrainians to UK.)
When they finally arrive, if there is any money remaining, I will donate to another Ukrainian cause.
Thanks for taking the time to read this post.
Regards Alan