APPLICATIONS for the Homes for Ukraine scheme are now open.
The government scheme allows British sponsors to provide accommodation to refugees fleeing Ukraine after the Russian invasion.
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Ukrainian refugees on a train in Poland What is the Homes for Ukraine scheme?
The UK's Homes for Ukraine scheme allows individuals, families, businesses, and charities to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees.
The bespoke scheme aims to bring Ukrainians to safety in the UK, with the government providing financial compensation to those able to provide free accommodation.
Phase One of the scheme will allow sponsors in the UK to nominate a named Ukrainian or a named Ukrainian family to stay with them in their home or in a separate property.
But people wanting to be sponsors who do not know anyone personally fleeing Ukraine can also record their interest.
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Sponsors housing refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine following Russia's invasion, will be paid ￡350 a month tax-free in return for providing a rent-free home for a minimum of six months.
When will the Homes for Ukraine scheme launch in the UK?
The government scheme went live on Friday, March 18, 2022.
On March 14, 2022, the government announced that the Homes for Ukraine website was live for sponsors to record their interest.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove, who helped launched the scheme's website, said: "The courage shown by the Ukrainian people in the face of devastation caused by the invasion of their great country is nothing short of remarkable."
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"I’m asking people across our country who can provide a home for Ukrainians to consider being sponsors."
The announcement comes after the government was criticised for its slow response to Europe’s worst refugee crisis since World War II.
How can I apply to help Ukrainian refugees?
Brits wanting to open their homes to those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine can apply online.
The government scheme is live and can be accessed via the Homes for Ukraine government website.
There, sponsors can choose to register their interest either as an individual or as an organisation.
After registering, sponsors wishing to house named individuals can fill in a form requesting to sponsor them.
Sponsors will simply need to fill in details of the Ukrainians they are offering to house.
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Ukrainian refugees do not need to have family ties to the UK to take part in the scheme and once they arrive will be able to access healthcare, education and other benefits.
Those offering accommodation will be vetted and Ukrainian applicants will undergo security checks.
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