The added cost of housing a refugee family

That’s what we are going to do, if somebody local has a refugee family we will contribute to their bills.

As an aside, with my tin hat on, many of us are still being very careful around people we don’t know.
Inviting possible unvaccinated people into our houses seems contrary to ‘being careful’.

There was something on the news this morning that there would be a certain amount of money available for homeowners each month and the refugees may be able to claim benefits and even work .
If you are worried at all about taking anyone in, maybe it wouldn't be right for you, but there will be other ways that you can support them, I'm sure.
It's all very new and everything is just being worked out so perhaps wait and see how it goes.

Not sure if this has already been mentioned, but if you live alone and take in a refugee, you would lose your single person discount on your Council Tax. Worth taking into account when you are budgeting.

I think I read in the paper on the weekend it would be £350 a month financial help and a commitment for a minimum of 6 months probably longer

£350 a month is not much when one considers the cost of food, gas and electricity. Travel costs as we are aware are outrageous.

Most will arrive with the clothes on their back so clothes would have to be bought. They would need some "spending" money and mentally I doubt if many would be in a fit state to job hunt.

It certainly is not the case of "bed and board" and continuing with your life.

I live on my own in a 3 bedroom house and I am afraid I will not be wanting any refugees staying here- I do not think I could afford it. I have contributed to DEC and will do so again when I see the lay of the land.

I agree with you Charleygirl5 It's certainly not a case of "bed and board" and continuing with your life. It's best not to be naive and to realise that, so no one takes on something they later can't cope with.

As I said in my original message on the other, being a Sponsor is a legal thing and it's best for anyone considering it to get legal advice and check out their own rights in the situation.

Like you, we will not be hosting or sponsoring but we have given generously to the appeal. I am currently selling items to raise more money, but having had foreign students in the past we would not be prepared to share our private and personal space again.

Apparently squatters have taken over an oligarch’s home in London according to the BBC.
It would be apt if such properties were used to house Ukrainian refugees.

I don't think anyone would host expecting it not to cost them financially. I think as long as you go into it knowing it is unlikely to be plain sailing and will take patience , love and hard work to make it work there will be a greater degree of success. I am sure there will be rewards of all kinds including new friendships forged and the chance to learn a lot of things.

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Apparently squatters have taken over an oligarch’s home in London according to the BBC.
It would be apt if such properties were used to house Ukrainian refugees.

I feel the same way and why not if they are empty

www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-households-ukraine-refugees-350-b987750.html

I won't be doing it. Happy to make donations, provide spare bedding and so on but in my home, sorry no.