Impact of change to Homes for Ukraine (HfU) Thank You Payment scheme

Good afternoon,

I have had a Ukrainian guest staying at my home under the Homes for Ukraine (HfU) Thank You Payment scheme.

My Ukrainian guest currently holds the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE2) visa, which provides a further 24 months' permission to remain in the UK.

The scheme guidelines and payment structures have changed, which means that the 'Thank You Payments' of £350 paid from my local council directly to my bank account have stopped.

I currently receive the following:

Universal Credit - for myself and my 12-year-old daughter
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for my daughter
LCWRA (Limited Capability for Work or Work Related Activity)


As a single mum in receipt of benefits, I jneed to take into account any knock-on effects that my Ukrainian guest paying me directly for her lodgings might have on my financial situation before agreeing on a monthly figure that is fair to both of us. 

To clarify - to date I have not sought any financial contribution from my Ukrainian guest, on the basis that I received £350 per month from my local council.

Does anyone have any idea of the best way to report this income in my Universal Credit Journal.

Have I made a grave error by not disclosing her stay before now? I was assured when she moved in that the scheme was specifically structured so as not to negatively impact Benefits eligibility, but I'm now feeling panicky that somehow DWP will think I'm trying to pull a fast one.

Many thanks for your help.