House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund
26 February 2024 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Felicity Buchan Con Kensington
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At a glance
Key points
- The minister announces funding of 2.191m for eleven projects supporting young refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.
- The funding aims to address mental health and cultural integration needs of children and young people.
- Support services will be delivered in England during the 2023/24 and 2024/5 fiscal years.
Issue summary
The minister is announcing funding for eleven projects that support children and young people resettling in England from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.
Action requested
Eleven organisations have been awarded a total of £2.191m from the Children and Young People’s Resettlement Fund to deliver support services for young refugees during 2023/24 and 2024/25. The fund aims to address specific needs such as mental health and cultural integration.
Key facts
- £2.5 million fund supports projects in England until March 2025.
- 167 applications received, with eleven organisations securing funding totalling £2.191m.
- Funding ranges from £45,191 to £323,725 for various support services.
- Projects address mental health and cultural integration needs of young refugees.
- Bids were open to councils and voluntary organisations from 27 September 2023.
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