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The new "Homes for Ukraine" scheme will allow
members of the public, charities, businesses and community
groups to offer accommodation to refugees to come to Britain
even if they do not have family ties.
"It is a really shocking time to be a European two and a half
hours flight away from Ukraine, and it's something that hangs
over us," Cumberbatch told Sky News on the red carpet of the
British Academy Film Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Cumberbatch, known for his roles in "Sherlock", "The Imitation
Game" and "Doctor Strange", was wearing a round badge with the
blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag on the lapel of his
jacket.
"We all need ... to do more than wear a badge. We need to
donate, we need to pressure our politicians to continue to
create some kind of a refugee safety and a haven here for people
who are suffering," he said.
"Everyone needs to do as much as they can ... there's been a
record number of people volunteering to take people into their
homes, I hope to be part of that myself."
Cumberbatch is up at the BAFTAs for the leading actor award for
his portrayal of a 1920s rancher in "The Power of the Dog".
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan; Editing by Emelia
Sithole-Matarise)
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