The Homes for Ukraine scheme, which is set to launch this coming week, will see UK householders who open up their homes to Ukrainian refugees receive a “thank you” payment of £350 per month.
The new government scheme will allow charities, community groups, businesses and also individuals to bring people fleeing the war in Ukraine to safety – even if they have no ties to the UK.
Those offering accommodation either in their home or in a will be vetted and Ukrainian applicants will undergo security checks.
As a “thank you”, sponsors will receive payments of £350 per month.
T he Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary, Michael Gove said: “The crisis in Ukraine has sent shock waves across the world as hundreds of thousands of innocent people have been forced to flee their homes, leaving everything they know and love behind.
“The UK stands behind Ukraine in their darkest hour and the British public understand the need to get as many people to safety as quickly as we can.
“I urge people across the country to join the national effort and offer support to our Ukrainian friends. Together we can give a safe home to those who so desperately need it.”
A website gathering expressions of interest is set to launch on Monday.
