Up to £1,000 available for Dorset homes hosting Ukrainian refugees
Dorset Council are providing this money as well as a monthly payment of £250
Last updated 18th Oct 2022
Dorset Council is providing a winter payment of up to £1,000 to homes in the area hosting Ukrainian refugees.
A further £250 per month is also available for those providing refuge to guests after 6 months.
These funds will be given out in addition to the existing monthly £350 ‘thank you’ payment hosts are already receiving from the government.
Dorset Council's extra payments will reportedly last 12 months.
Councillor Laura Beddow said: “We are pleased to announce this additional support which will enable local hosts to cover their increased cost of living while continuing to provide a safe haven to those Ukrainian refugees who have fled from the horrors of war.
“The council continues to work closely with residents, voluntary and community groups and partner authorities to ensure both hosts and Ukrainian guests receive the support they need.
“This includes putting in place a frontline service including a Ukraine Response Team and additional employees to support our Housing, Early Help and Resettlement Teams to undertake welfare, wellbeing, and accommodation checks.
"Also, to provide wider support to help guests find employment, give advice on housing options to guests when moving on to their own accommodation, and re-match guests to others hosts when they need to move on.”
Further information about the Homes for Ukraine scheme and information for current and potential hosts and guests is available on the council website.