The latest information on the Homes for Ukraine scheme can be found on the Government's website.
To register your interest in being a sponsor
Appling for a visa under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme
Notifying us of their arrival
To help make the transition to life in North Tyneside as smooth as possible for your guests we need your help. This will ensure that we can provide you with help and support for your whole household throughout the sponsorship.
or sponsors living in the North Tyneside Council area, when your guest(s) arrive, please email RefugeeSupportService@northtyneside.gov.uk with the following information:
- your name
- your address
- name(s) of guest(s)
- whether your guests include children aged 0-18
- date of arrival
- the name of the district, city or borough council, that covers the area you live in (this will be the council to which that you pay council tax)
In the subject line of your email, please put: Homes for Ukraine Arrival Notification and add your surname.
A welcome visit will be arranged for officers to meet with you and your guests.
Notifying us of departures
Our Council team will be on hand to provide guidance and support for issues that are arising and help maintain positive relationships between the sponsor and Ukrainian refugees. If you need some extra advice, please email RefugeeSupportService@northtyneside.gov.uk
If your guests move out you need to email RefugeeSupportService@northtyneside.gov.uk
We will need to know:
- your name
- your address
- name(s) of guest(s)
- date the guest(s) moved out
- the name of the district, city or Borough council, that covers the area you live in (this will be the council to which that you pay council tax)
- forwarding address for the guest(s) (if known).
If your guest(s) move out for any reason we must stop payment. It is important that you tell us as soon as possible if they move out. Otherwise, we will ask you to repay the money.