The Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme was launched on the 14th March 2022. The scheme enables people living in the UK to offer accommodation in their own homes or property they own to individuals and families displaced from the Ukraine due to the war with Russia. To date 750 Ukrainians have arrived in Herefordshire through the scheme, with about 30% aged 18 years old or younger. There are still more Ukrainians seeking to move to the UK, but this is limited by the number of hosts who are available.
Government guidance to local authorities makes it clear that supporting the integration of Ukrainian families within their local communities is an important part of the scheme. As the war continues in the Ukraine the grant which funds support and activities for those who have relocated to the county continues to play an important role in community integration.

The applications were appraised by a panel and applicants were asked to amend their applications if necessary. Once an application was agreed by the panel the SRO was asked to approve the decision for a grant offer to be made.