I want to be matched with a Ukrainian

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, Richmond Council is looking for more hosts to support Ukrainian guests in Richmond upon Thames, under the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Hosting requirements 

New hosts are needed to help support Ukrainian guests whose original sponsor is no longer able to provide accommodation for them – for reasons such as moving away or family ill health. The Council is particularly interested in hearing from people who want to help and have space for more than one adult or groups with children.

Prospective hosts need to be able to offer accommodation for a minimum of six months, and those who are successfully matched to Ukrainian guests are offered a £350 per month ‘thank you’ payment once all relevant checks have been passed.

The accommodation can be anything from a spare room to an unoccupied home, as long as it’s safe, heated and free from health hazards, and gives guests adequate access to bathroom and kitchen facilities.

Becoming a host

Complete our form to register your interest in becoming a host. We will be in touch with you if we have a suitable match.

Register to be a host