Homes for Ukraine Programme
Liverpool City Council is hosting two online information sessions on the Homes for Ukraine programme on the 14 and 28 April at 6pm. You can find out more about the programme and how to register for the events via the link below 
orlo.uk/u5kSPThe Government has announced a “Homes for Ukraine programme” which allows individuals, charities, community groups and businesses to offer a room or home to Ukrainian refugees.
Someone is eligible for the scheme if they are a Ukrainian national or the immediate family member of a Ukrainian national and were resident in Ukraine prior to 1 January 2022.
People arriving under this scheme will be able to:
- Live and work in the UK for up to three years
- Access healthcare, benefits, employment support, education, and English language tuition.
Members of the public can nominate a named Ukrainian person/family to stay with them.
If you’re able to offer a spare room or separate self-contained accommodation, it must be available for at least 6 months, fit for people to live in, and suitable for the number of people to be accommodated. It’s just accommodation you’ll need to provide (not meals as well). You will not be expected to cover the costs of food and living expenses. Further details on types of accommodation suitable can be found in the FAQs.
People offering accommodation will receive a payment of £350 per month – this will be tax-free and won’t affect their Council Tax status or benefits entitlement.
The UK-based sponsors will be vetted, and the Ukrainian applicants will undergo security checks, which the Secretary of State says are being streamlined.
There won’t be a cap on the number of people who can use the scheme.
If you have a named person who you wish to sponsor, you should get in contact with them directly and prepare to fill in a visa application with all their details and yours. The visa application will go live on Friday 18 March.
If you don’t know anyone who you wish to sponsor you may wish to get in touch with charities, faith groups or local community organisations who are starting to make connections between individuals.
You can also record your interest as an individual or as an organisation (for example charity, business, community group).
Liverpool City Council is hosting two online information sessions for those who are thinking of, or already have, signed up to the scheme. The events take place on:
Thursday 14 April 2022 at 6pm
Friday 28 April 2022 at 6pm
