Homes For Ukraine
Through the UK Government’s sponsorship scheme, members of the public are invited to provide accommodation in their own homes to people fleeing the war. To find out more about this scheme and to register your interest in taking part, go to: Homes for Ukraine
Please read the Homes for Ukraine scheme: Frequently Asked Questions on the Gov.uk website for more details.
Information sessions for hosts
We’ve teamed up with the Scottish Government to run online information sessions for people in Scotland hosting refugees from Ukraine.
These sessions are for anyone who is interested in hosting or has registered to host people from Ukraine, either privately or through the Scottish Government’s Ukraine Super Sponsor scheme. The sessions will be held on Zoom and will last around 90 minutes.
Details of upcoming sessions will appear here soon.
Useful links
The Scottish Government has produced Super Sponsor Guidance for Hosts
The UK government has created Homes for Ukraine Sponsor Guidance
RESET has produced a toolkit for hosts: Homes for Ukraine Sponsor toolkit
Barnardo’s, in partnership with NSPCC, Save the Children and RCPCH has produced Advice for Host Families
No Accommodation Network (NACCOM) has also produced guidance:
- NACCOM’s Hosting Good Practice Guide: Part 1 – Key considerations for prospective hosts.
- NACCOM’S Hosting Good Practice Guide: Part 2 – Key Considerations for Hosts and Hosting Organisations.
Psychological wellbeing
The Scottish Government has produced psychological wellbeing packs for guests from Ukraine and their hosts.
The pack for hosts includes information on:
- how you can help those you are hosting
- taking care of yourself and your family
- holding your own children in mind
- how to get help for those you are hosting
- accessing support for your own mental health and wellbeing
- general resources
- specific resources for children
Information for local authorities
The Scottish Government has produced Super Sponsor Scheme and Homes for Ukraine: guidance for local authorities
Other ways to help
Read Ready Scotland’s guide to supporting humanitarian causes.
The Disasters Emergency Committee and local charities are working in Ukraine and on the borders of neighbouring countries to provide food, shelter and medical help to people fleeing the war. They have launched an urgent appeal: Donate here
At Scottish Refugee Council we work with people seeking safety from conflicts all around the world. We help people who have recently come to Scotland to find their feet, settle in and rebuild their lives. Please support our work with refugees in Scotland.
