Continuing sponsorship or finding a new host
Continuing after 6 months
Many hosts can continue their arrangement for longer than 6 months. We ask you to do this if possible. Many Ukrainians will not be ready to move on after 6 months and a severe shortage of housing makes it much harder.
You can claim monthly 'thank you' payments for up to 3 years if you continue to host.
We understand that not everyone can continue. If that is the case, please talk to each other to arrange a plan and timescale for moving on. If you need help, we may be able to signpost or refer you to services who can advise. Please email us: ukraine@eastsussex.gov.uk.
Finding a new host
If hosts can no longer continue, it may be possible to find a new host.
You can try to find a new host through:
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someone that you already know
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local groups within the community or
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local organisations
If you are not sure who can help, email us: ukraine@eastsussex.gov.uk.
There is advice on GOV.UK on how to find a new host:
They have also published a list of organisations who can help guests find a new host: Organisations who can help guests from Ukraine find sponsors in the UK - GOV.UK.
It is important to contact them as soon as possible, to give the best chance of finding a suitable new host.
If you do find a new host please let us know before you move. We can only support new arrangements once we have done some important checks.