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Increase in support funding for Oxfordshire Ukrainian hosts
10/11/2022
The cash comes as a result of the cost-of-living crisis and to encourage new hosts to step forward
More support money is heading to people in Oxfordshire who are hosting Ukrainian guests as part of the government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme. From December 1 their monthly support payments will increase from £350 to £550.
The decision has been made together by the County and five District councils as a result of the cost-of-living crisis and to encourage new hosts to step forward.
A joint statement issued by the leaders of the six councils said: “As a partnership, we have been working together since the start of the war in Ukraine to respond to the crisis and support refugees coming into the county. All households across the county are facing financial pressures currently. It is hoped that the increase in payment will help existing hosts commit to continuing their partnership arrangements as they reach the six-month mark and enable new hosts to volunteer.
“We’ve been asking guests and hosts who are coming up to this six-month point about their plans. We know and understand that personal circumstances have changed for some, but it is also the case that social and private housing supply in Oxfordshire remains very limited and expensive.
“That is why we want to support existing arrangements wherever possible – they give guests the stability and security they need as they plan their next steps.”
The payment increase will be funded using the £10,500 the government is providing to the county council to support every guest.
The increase will run from November 2022 until March 2023 and is payable in arrears from the 1 December 2022.
More information of existing hosts or potential new hosts can be found here. Alternatively call 01865 966444 during working hours or email ukraineresponse@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam