City of Sanctuary 
City of Sanctuary is a movement committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. Our network of local groups includes boroughs, towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, all committed to building this culture of welcome across every sphere of society. City of Sanctuary operates under local group names which can be found on the groups page. In Ireland City of Sanctuary operates under the name Places of Sanctuary Ireland.
Wherever refugees go, we want them to feel safe and find people who will welcome them.
City of Sanctuary Charter
On Wednesday 5th July at the AGM, City of Sanctuary proudly launched its charter which crystallizes who and what we are, our values and principles and will guide us to reach our vision.
Latest Network News
We are recruiting for a Research and Administration Officer for the North West
We are recruiting for a Research and Administration Officer for the North West as part of the ‘Asylum Matters’ project.
Posted by: City of SanctuaryAnnual Review 2016-2017
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Posted by: City of SanctuaryThe second round of Guardian Grants were launched at our AGM
City of Sanctuary is looking to distribute the remaining Guardian funding. The second round of funding will be a competitive…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryGet Involved: Calling on CoS Groups to Contact their MPs on Asylum Issues
Asylum Matters is calling on all City of Sanctuary groups to join up with other local groups working to support…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryFood and Friendship in Swansea
One of our supporters, The African Community Centre, has produced a document with details of places providing food and friendship…
Posted by: SwanseaCanoeing at Barnby Dun
For the third year running, we enjoyed the hospitality of Kevin and Sharman Jones and of the Kool Kayakers Canoeing…
Posted by: DoncasterNACCOM to go to Greenbelt – opportunity to raise awareness about sanctuary issues such as destitution
If you are attending Greenbelt Festival this year look out for the NACCOM Network in the Greenbelt Takeaway (Marketplace) area.…
Posted by: City of SanctuarySwansea Brings Home Sanctuary Games Trophy
On Sunday 6th August, a team of asylum seekers and refugees from Swansea competed in the first Sanctuary Games. The…
Posted by: SwanseaNACCOM Annual Conference 15th September
Posted by: City of SanctuaryColchester Borough Council approve motion to become a Borough of Sanctuary
by Maria Wilby On the 26th July 2017 something extraordinary happened in Colchester. A motion was put forward to the Cabinet…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryInterpreters in the Community Discussion Forum
INVITATION TO “INTERPRETERS IN THE COMMUNITY” DISCUSSION FORUM SWANSEA UNIVERSITY’S DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR…
Posted by: SwanseaNew hosting project to support destitute asylum seekers in Derby
A new service is launching in Derby and the Derbyshire area, to support destitute asylum seekers and refugees and we hope City…
Posted by: DerbySummer Holiday Activities
Attached is a compilation of free activities for August . Please note that the list is not exhaustive but hopefully…
Posted by: SwanseaSporting Success at Talgarth Sports Festival
It’s been a busy month with four different respite days and a weekend of fund and awareness raising but once…
Posted by: Hay, Brecon and TalgarthDestitution Working Group Re-launched
For several years Swansea City of Sanctuary has had a subgroup about destitution, in partnership with Swansea Bay Asylum Seekers…
Posted by: SwanseaNetworking over lunch!
On Tuesday 27th June Cardiff City of Sanctuary held a Networking Lunch for all of the organisations who support the…
Posted by: CardiffHosting Toolkit: A Resource for Hosting Schemes
NACCOM members including Homeless Link have recently launched the ‘Hosting Toolkit’, a comprehensive guide for schemes accommodating destitute asylum seekers,…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryHostNation – an online refugee befriending scheme
HostNation – an online refugee befriending scheme – is opening for referrals to match socially isolated refugees in Greater London…
Posted by: CamdenSummer Holiday Activities
SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN SWANSEA – JULY 2017
Posted by: SwanseaHBTSR at The Big Skill
HBTSR were asked by the organiser of The Big Skill Festival, Emma, if we would like to have a free…
Posted by: Hay, Brecon and TalgarthNotes from City of Sanctuary conference and AGM, 5 July 2017
Thanks to David Brown, Chair of Birmingham City of Sanctuary for the first set of notes from last week’s Learning and…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryView from the Edge Doncaster Conversation Club Newsletter July
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Posted by: Doncaster#DignityNotDestitution – Join the New Campaign
Today Refugee Action launched Slipping Through the Cracks: how Britain’s asylum system fails the most vulnerable. It’s a heart-breaking read. They…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryNew Report: “Living in Limbo: The Life of Refused Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland”
NICRAS Report – Living in Limbo: The Life of Refused Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland
Posted by: City of SanctuaryBristol hosts first showing outside London for major refugee exhibition
A major art exhibition, previously on display in the Houses of Parliament, is to have its first showing outside London…
Posted by: BristolSearching for Potential Claimants to Challenge Home Office Access of NHS Data
In light of ongoing concerns around the data-sharing agreement between the Home Office and NHS Digital, a number of agencies…
Posted by: HealthThe experiences of our volunteers
To celebrate Refugee Week we’re sharing the experiences of some of our volunteers. Today, we’re sharing the experience of Saba,…
Posted by: SwanseaA visit to Hathersage – feedback from those who had a great time
A visit to Hathersage
Posted by: DoncasterBook Review: Dave Eggers’ “What is the What”
What is the What? By Dave Eggers ISBN 978-0-141-01574-3
Posted by: ArtsQuakers provide a retreat for volunteers working with asylum seekers and refugees
People working with Refugees and Asylum Seekers are invited to a relaxation retreat at Charney Manor in Oxfordshire from 8-10…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryWales Nation of Sanctuary Summary Report.
We are delighted to bring you the Nation of Sanctuary Event Summary on World Refugee Day.
Posted by: SwanseaThe experiences of our volunteers
To celebrate Refugee Week we’re sharing the experiences of some of our volunteers. Today we share our Co-Chair Amber’s experiences.
Posted by: Swansea