Fresh call for hosts for Ukrainian refugees in Norfolk
Over 800 households in the county have welcomed a guest so far
Last updated 12th Jun 2023
There's a fresh call for Norfolk residents to host Ukrainian refugees.
Norfolk County Council says they're particularly looking for people who can house families.
Over 800 households in the county have welcomed a guest so far.
Cllr Margaret Dewsbury, cabinet member for communities and partnerships, said: “I’m really proud of our county and how quickly our residents responded to the call for help.
"Over 800 households have so far welcomed a guest, but we still need more hosts to come forward. In particular, we are looking for people who can help house families, so if you’ve got space, please get in touch with the team to find out more.”
The council offers a number of incentives for hosts, including a monthly thank you payment of £500.
Hosts also get support with all safeguarding and accommodation checks from Norfolk County Council, alongside our district, borough, city councils and voluntary sector partners.
Mary, who lives in Wretham, hosts Alya, who has 2 children and came to the UK in April 2022:
"The experience has been really rewarding. There is so much support on offer when you become a host, and I'd encourage anyone who is considering offering accommodation to get in touch with Norfolk County Council to see what's involved.
"The thank you payment is nice, but the whole process is worth far more to me than that. You get to help people in real need and see that you are making a difference to their lives - I'm so glad that I signed up!"
The Homes for Ukraine scheme was launched in March 2022 to provide support to Ukraine following the Russian invasion in February 2022.