£350 ‘cash for rooms’ offer

qwert10

Yes caravan parks sounds a good idea. The homeless are in the hotels as are the Afghans so not much other room left.

Voyager2002

The £350 is not taxable, but would be just about enough to cover increased fuel bills and additional council tax if you live alone. They do not expect people to make any kind of profit out of this, it is just about enough to stop hosts from losing out financially.

Note that the refugees are allowed to work and so the arrangement might last for less than six months.

onashoestring

Link to FAQ & application is here :  https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/

Am I expected to provide meals too or just accommodation?

Just accommodation. However, there is nothing stopping sponsors offering meals should they wish to.

You will not be expected to cover the costs of food and living expenses (although you may wish to offer this philanthropically).

Will I be expected to provide any other support?

There are other organisations who will be able to offer support on things like access to benefits, registering with a GP, school placements etc. We will provide guidance with links to such organisations so you can help to sign post. We will also be asking local councils to provide wrap-around support for your guests and are providing new funding for the councils to do so.

Will the person I am supporting be eligible for benefits and/or to work?

All those from Ukraine coming to the country under the scheme will be able to apply for benefits and to seek and take up employment.

missile

FreedomBringsPeace said:

I've been pondering this. After increased gas, electric, water, initial settling costs. I figured I'd be out of pocket. I don't think the money would cover settling the person into the new area and covering costs whilst their benefits were being sorted. I think the government need to think this out a little bit more. This is more than a bed and breakfast scenario. 

I think this is nothing more than a vote winner to distract from Johnson's misdeeds

FeaturelessVoid

missile said:

FreedomBringsPeace said:

I've been pondering this. After increased gas, electric, water, initial settling costs. I figured I'd be out of pocket. I don't think the money would cover settling the person into the new area and covering costs whilst their benefits were being sorted. I think the government need to think this out a little bit more. This is more than a bed and breakfast scenario. 

I think this is nothing more than a vote winner to distract from Johnson's misdeeds

I think the war itself did that, he didn't need to go any further.