How do I know if hosting is right for me?

To be a host you must be able to offer a room, as well as access to a kitchen and bathroom. You need to understand the nature of hosting; it requires being welcoming, flexible, and having clear communication - we strongly advise reading the NACCOM guidance on good hosting practice which you can find on our ‘I have a room’ page. If you live in a very rural area with limited transport provision, this can prove difficult for guests, and hosting projects may not be able to progress your inquiry. 

What are the requirements for a room?

We believe that everyone deserves a warm, secure, clean place to live. If you want to host, any rooms should be an enclosed space that allows privacy. The hosting projects will be able to talk you through requirements in more detail. 

Can I choose who I host?

Our partner hosting projects match hosts with guests based on the need in the area and expect interested hosts to be willing to host any refugee or person seeking asylum in need, from any background. If you are only interested in hosting Ukrainians through the Homes for Ukraine scheme, your enquiry will only be sent to Refugees at Home. 

How long will it take for me to be connected with a hosting project?

Once your response has been processed, partner hosting projects aim to reply to your enquiry within 4 weeks. 

How long will I be expected to host for?

Our hosting form allows you specify the length of time you are interested in hosting for. However, if you are only interested in hosting through the Homes for Ukraine scheme, you must be able to make a six-month commitment at least. 

Do I need to provide meals for my guest?

This is up to you as the host to decide. You may want to provide meals for your guests, ask them to be entirely self-catered, or suggest sharing meals occasionally. Whatever you decide, it is important to clearly communicate and agree the arrangement with your guest at the start of their stay. Once connected, your hosting project will provide more specific information and training about how to conduct a host-guest relationship. 

What is ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF)? 

A person with no recourse to public funds is excluded from claiming benefits that are classed as 'public funds' for immigration purposes. The Ukrainian schemes are different and mean that Ukraininans have access to public funds on arrival in the UK.