Guidance for businesses wanting to offer help to Ukraine
UK businesses can get involved in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war and to send requested aid to the country
Businesses can find ways to help with the situation in Ukraine by answering calls for specific aid and goods, and working to find solutions for those fleeing areas affected by the war.
Homes for Ukraine scheme
The Homes for Ukraine scheme will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the United Kingdom to bring Ukrainians to safety – including those with no family ties to the UK.
Phase One of the scheme will allow sponsors in the UK to nominate a named Ukrainian or a named Ukrainian family to stay with them in their home or in a separate property.
Individual sponsors will be asked to provide homes or a spare room rent-free for as long as they are able, with a minimum stay of six months. In return, they can receive £350 per month, for up to 12 months.
Those who have a named Ukrainian they wish to sponsor should contact them directly and prepare to fill in a visa application.
Charities, faith groups, businesses and local community organisations are also helping to facilitate connections between individuals, for potential sponsors who do not have a named contact.
Ukrainians arriving in the UK under this scheme will be granted three years leave to remain, with entitlement to work, and access benefits and public services.
Applicants will be vetted and will undergo security checks.
Find more information and record your interest on the Homes for Ukraine webpage. Sponsors will be kept updated on the scheme.
Nidirect also has local information for sponsors under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and information about accommodation offered under the scheme and how people can access emergency accommodation if needed.
The Executive Office has published guidance for those arriving in Northern Ireland from Ukraine and for sponsors of those arriving - find out more on the Executive Office website.
Medical humanitarian aid
The war in Ukraine has created huge and urgent shortages of medicines and medical devices. A critical need for Ukrainian government organisations is to quickly find and engage financial donors and suppliers that can deliver essential goods.
Enkidu is a scheme where companies can list their offer, and if it matches the needs of the Ukrainian government, they will get in touch with the supplier directly - find out how to get involved.
UK-Ukraine transport partnership
Ukraine needs support to start planning and rebuilding its transport network. Road, rail, airport and port infrastructure all need to be rebuilt or repaired.
The UK government is setting up the UK-Ukraine transport partnership to help with Ukrainian reconstruction. Private organisations and companies can register their interest in providing their specialist skills, knowledge and expertise - find out how to get involved.
Job opportunities for Ukrainian refugees
JobApplyNI is a new website provided by the Department for Communities offering a quick, easy and convenient way for employers to register and post your vacancies online.
By using the JobApplyNI service, you can access a wide pool of talent and skills to achieve your recruitment goals. This also applies if you wish to support Ukrainian refugees into job opportunities - find out more.
First published 15 March 2022