Every year, on August 24, Ukrainians celebrate breaking free of the Soviet Union in 1991. This year, the occasion takes place 18 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempt to roll back that freedom with tanks, soldiers and missiles.
Since the invasion of Ukraine on February 24 2022, millions of Ukrainians’ have fled the country to seek safety, with more than 160,000 settling in the UK, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
Dorset Council continues to #StandWithUkraine and support the people of Ukraine.
So far, more than 400 households in Dorset have sponsored refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, but we still need more.
As the war sadly continues, more Ukrainians need a place of safety, and we are seeking new hosts in Dorset to help more victims escape the war-torn country, as well as Ukrainians already in the area who need to move on from their initial sponsorship arrangement.
If you think you could help by offering a spare room in your home or in an annexe or independent accommodation, we would love to hear from you.
In return, you will have a network of support and we will pay you £350 a month to provide a home for the refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Dorset Council’s Ukraine Response Team are there for both hosts and refugees, ensuring the transition is as smooth as possible for all concerned.
If you are interested in hosting, please register your interest or to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: ukraineresponse@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, telephone: 01305 221000.
Find out more about the Refugee programme in Dorset.
