Info for Ukraine Hosts in Scotland

Through the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, members of the public are invited to provide accommodation in their own homes to people fleeing the war.

In the months after the war began, the Scottish Government acted as a 'super sponsor' for people arriving via the Homes for Ukraine scheme. This meant that people fleeing the war did not have to arrange an individual sponsor before coming to Scotland. 

The Scottish Government is no longer accepting new applications to the Super Sponsor scheme.

Find out how you can apply to offer a home to someone from Ukraine.

The Scottish Government has produced Super Sponsor Scheme and Homes for Ukraine: guidance for hosts.

The UK government has created Homes for Ukraine: sponsor guides.

RESET has produced a toolkit for hosts: Homes for Ukraine Toolkit.

Help Ukraine Scotland has collated resources for hosts and potential hosts in Scotland.

Barnardo’s, in partnership with NSPCC, Save the Children and RCPCH has produced Advice for Host Families.

No Accommodation Network (NACCOM) has also produced guidance:

• NACCOM’s Hosting Good Practice Guide: Part 1 – Key considerations for prospective hosts​
• NACCOM’S Hosting Good Practice Guide: Part 2 – Key Considerations for Hosts and Hosting Organisations

The Scottish Government has produced Ukraine psychological wellbeing pack: guidance for host families.

The pack for host families includes information on:

• how you can help those you are hosting
• taking care of yourself and your family
• holding your own children in mind
• how to get help for those you are hosting
• accessing support for your own mental health and wellbeing
• general resources
• specific resources for children

To find advice and support for people who have arrived in Scotland after fleeing the war in Ukraine, please check Ukraine psychological wellbeing advice pack: guidance for Ukrainian arrivals.

Barnardo's has also set up a Ukrainian Support Helpline which provides free counselling and practical support to people who have been affected by the war in Ukraine. Call free on 0800 148 8586. Information about their helpline is available in Ukrainian and Russian.

Become a Scottish Refugee Council fundraiser and help people fleeing war to settle in Scotland

From fun runs and sponsored walks to concerts and coffee mornings, there are so many ways that you can make a difference.

At Scottish Refugee Council we work with people seeking safety from conflicts all around the world. We help people who have recently come to Scotland to find their feet, settle in and rebuild their lives.

Take a look at our fundraising page for tips, ideas, resources and inspiration.

You can also make a donation to support our work with refugees in Scotland.

Other ways to help

Read Ready Scotland’s guide to supporting humanitarian causes.

The Disasters Emergency Committee and local charities are working in Ukraine and on the borders of neighbouring countries to provide food, shelter and medical help to families in Ukraine and refugees in neighbouring countries. You can support their ongoing humanitarian appeal here.