Useful Support Links
Find a list of useful links to organisations, information and resources provided by charities, government and people
Getting to know the UK
If you would like to apply for the Homes for Ukraine scheme but are not exactly sure or know a lot about the geography of the UK, we’ve made a short video to introduce you to the country and show you that there is so much more to the UK than London.
Homes for Ukraine with Reset
The Homes for Ukraine Scheme is a programme from the UK government which allows UK citizens to sponsor somebody’s visa from Ukraine and host them for a minimum of six months. When you apply with Homes of Ukraine, somebody in the UK will choose to sponsor your visa application and welcome you into their home
First Month Checklist
First Two Weeks Apply for a bank account Submit application for Universal Credit Register with a General Practitioner (GP) Receive £200 per person initial cash payment from Local Authority Apply for your National Insurance number First Month Get familiar with public transport links in your area Apply for child benefit (if you have children) Apply
After you arrive in the UK
Once you’ve arrived in your sponsor’s home, your sponsor will do the best they can to make sure you feel comfortable. Keep in mind that sponsors may not be able to help you with everything and may only have limited capacity to support you outside of the house. The local authority in your area will
Practical support as your guests prepare for the end of hosting
When it’s time for your guests to leave you, they may ask you for guidance on what to do next. It’s always good to have conversations around ending your support early on. You may have followed our guidance on how to plan for the end of your support but still need some more practical support on the next steps.
How to approach the end of your hosting
Find out how long your accommodation is available for at the start We realise that arriving in a new country, especially when you never planned to come here is very difficult. Nevertheless, it is best to start planning for the end of hosting as early on as possible. We know that many hosts are reluctant
For UK Landlords wanting to help Ukrainians in the UK
Many Ukrainians who have been living with hosts across the UK are now searching for alternative options as their sponsorship comes to an end. Ukrainians who have come to the UK through the Homes for Ukraine scheme have three years’ leave to remain, meaning they are able to work, claim benefits and rent property in the UK for that period of time.
Politeness in Ukraine
Politeness in Ukraine can be expressed differently than it is here in the UK. To help you navigate those cultural differences we partnered with English Unlocked again. We hope this series of short videos will help you understand Ukrainian approach politeness and showing care.
Keeping your information secure in the matching process
As you learned in Reset’s matching webinar, according to government guidance either you or your guest can fill in the online visa application form. To do this, you’ll need to share personal details, including passport numbers, addresses and more.
