The UK's 'Homes for Ukraine' is a scheme that allows individuals to offer their homes up to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.
Residents and organisations can record their interest in becoming or sign up to become a 'sponsor' for an incoming Ukrainian family through the government's website.
- Homes for Ukraine: record your interest - GOV.UK
- Homes for Ukraine scheme: frequently asked questions - GOV.UK
Homes for Ukraine in H&F
Since the launch of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, more than 570 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in H&F through 304 sponsorships. Currently, 89 evacuees are being hosted by 49 sponsors across the borough.
H&F continues to host monthly welcome sessions at the Hammersmith Quaker Meeting House for Ukrainian guests and their sponsors. These sessions are designed to provide essential information and support for those settling into life in the borough. Attendees receive guidance on:
- Financial support for eligible sponsorships
- Schooling and education
- Adult social care and benefits
- English (ESOL) classes with childcare provision
- Qualification conversion
- Employability training and job opportunities
These sessions are a vital part of our commitment to helping new arrivals feel informed, supported, and connected.
Want to report a relationship breakdown between refugee and sponsor?
If you have had, or know of someone who has had, a breakdown in relationship between sponsor and refugee and would like support and advice, please contact us on:
0800 012 1577
Want to help if there is a relationship breakdown?
If you would like to help or support refugees looking for a new sponsor in H&F, please contact us on:
0800 012 1577
H&F Giving Appeal
If you'd like to help incoming Ukrainian refugees but don't have rooms to offer, why not donate to our H&F Ukraine Appeal instead?
We've worked with H&F Giving and West London Welcome to create this appeal. Money raised will supply support, advice and items to refugees who have fled the conflict and local residents affected by the crisis.
British Red Cross
The British Red Cross has resources in English, Ukrainian and Russian, to help Ukrainian refugees learn about services and support that might be available to them.
Help for Ukrainian nationals in the UK - British Red Cross
Or, to find out how you can support Ukrainian guests in your home, visit their host advice webpage for more.