Standing in solidarity with Ukraine
Borough response to Ukraine crisis - and how you can help
If you are interested in becoming a host for Ukrainians living in Eastleigh Borough, please email [email protected] and include your address and phone number and one of our team will contact you.
The Borough of Eastleigh is showing its support for the people of Ukraine following the country's invasion by Russia. We have a proud history of helping support refugees and evacuees and will continue to offer the same for the people of Ukraine.
Homes for Ukraine
Becoming a sponsor
Homes for Ukraine flowchart poster
Things you need to consider before hosting or sponsoring: Homes for Ukraine - GOV.UK
Becoming a sponsor: Homes for Ukraine - GOV.UK
Homes for Ukraine: sponsor guides - GOV.UK
Homes for Ukraine: record your interest - GOV.UK
Becoming a resident landlord when Thank You payments stop
If you would like to continue to support your guest, you could move to a more formal arrangement. For example, by renting a room in your home through the Government’s ‘Rent a Room’ scheme. Or you may wish to rent another property that you own to your guest.
Rent a room in your home: Becoming a resident landlord - GOV.UK
Renting out your property: Landlord responsibilities - GOV.UK
Homes for Ukraine: Guidance for Guests
Homes for Ukraine: Guidance for guests - GOV.UK
Hampshire County Council's role
Hampshire County Council are leading the response for Hampshire under the Government's Homes for Ukraine Scheme, using government funding they will:
- Check sponsorship arrangements
- conduct home visits
- do safeguarding and homes fire safety checks
- undertake DBS checks
- provide initial financial support (£200 for Ukrainian guests and £350 per month for sponsors hosting families)
- assist with school and education places
You can find more information on Hampshire County Council's website
Our role
Our role
We have set up a bi-monthly welcome cafe for both Ukrainian guests and their sponsors. At these we are providing support and advice. The cafe is a drop-in and gives the opportunity to meet other Ukrainian guests and runs at The Point in Eastleigh from 10am - 12pm bi-monthly on a Wednesday.
We want everyone to feel welcome in our borough, so we have a dedicated part of our website giving all the information about your local area - it's called Welcome to the Borough
Our housing and homeless teams are also on hand to help if it's needed for our Ukrainian guests
Housing Options
If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, looking for private rented accommodation is likely to be a recommended option for you / you and your family.
Accessing private rented accommodation
How can I help
If any of our residents have second homes or properties that they would be interested in renting privately to a Ukrainian family please contact [email protected]
Contact us:
If you have specific enquiries about any aspects of the scheme, you can contact us on [email protected]
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