Information for sponsors

Thank you for your interest and support. Thanks to hosts like you, we’ve been able to provide a safe haven for Ukrainians escaping the war. 

Becoming a sponsor (host)

Being a sponsor can be rewarding and there is support available to hosts as well as guests. There is also a £350 per month ‘thank you’ payment to cover additional costs associated with hosting (paid by Hampshire County Council).

The following links may be of use, but we encourage you to contact our dedicated officer to answer any questions you have - email hdchomesforukraine@hart.gov.uk

• Things you need to consider before hosting
• Thank you payments
• Eligibility and checks
• Matching with a guest using recognised providers

For all information, visit: www.gov.uk/government/collections/homes-for-ukraine-sponsor-guides 

Additionally, Hampshire County Council – who carry out all the checks and registration of hosts - have also published guidance on becoming a host: www.hants.gov.uk/community/ukraine/sponsors 

Guidance for existing sponsors (hosts)

Our focus is to support Ukrainian guests to become self-sufficient in private rental and local employment, although there is occasionally a need for rematching and new guests arriving.

We have a dedicated Homes for Ukraine Officer who can help with things such as:

• Support for hosts to apply for financial support and benefits
• Helping with next steps to move your guests on

• Support Hosts with complex cases and breakdowns

• Supporting your guests to integrate into our community

Contact us on: hdchomesforukraine@hart.gov.uk

Supporting your guest

There is lots of information out there to support your guests settle and integrate into the UK. Here are some of our top picks:

• We have created a Homes for Ukraine Welcome Pack
• Ukraine Refugee Help website: https://ukrainianrefugeehelp.co.uk
• Here for Hart Directory: www.hereforhartdirectory.org.uk
• Gov.uk information: www.gov.uk/government/collections/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-guests