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 Conference and AGM 2017
Bookings are now open for the City of Sanctuary ‘Learning and Working Together’ Conference and AGM 2017!
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Our registered office is moving
From 8th June, our registered office in Leeds is moving.
Posted by: City of SanctuaryCity of Sanctuary Conference and AGM 2017
Bookings are now open for the City of Sanctuary ‘Learning and Working Together’ Conference and AGM 2017!
Posted by: City of SanctuaryThe 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: SwanseaJob Vacancies: 3 Refugee researchers sought for community interviews
Everyday life on asylum support
Posted by: SheffieldA 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: SwanseaThe experiences of our volunteers
To celebrate Refugee Week, we have asked several of our volunteers to write a blog piece for us. We asked…
Posted by: SwanseaWant to support volunteers who are seeking sanctuary?
Refugee Week takes place every year across the world in the week around World Refugee Day on the 20 June. In…
Posted by: SwanseaCork: City of Sanctuary group emerging
This volunteer-driven approach to integration can be summarized as building blocks ABC - Awareness Raising, Befriending, and Cultural Engagement. Ideally…
Posted by: Places of Sanctuary IrelandAthlone IT on its way to become a first College of Sanctuary in Ireland
This volunteer-driven approach to integration can be summarized as building blocks ABC - Awareness Raising, Befriending, and Cultural Engagement. Ideally…
Posted by: Places of Sanctuary IrelandJob Opportunity- Volunteer Development Worker, with SBASSG.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT– Volunteer Development Worker, Swansea Bay Asylum Seekers Support Group
Posted by: SwanseaSean’s day in the spotlight! Creating Sanctuary exhibition.
With the collaboration of the Welsh Refugee Council- social documentary photographer – Nigel Pugh formulated ‘Creating Sanctuary’,which is a series…
Posted by: Hay, Brecon and TalgarthCRADOC PRIMARY SCHOOL BECOMES THE FIRST PRIMARY SCHOOL IN WALES TO RECEIVE SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY AWARD
As part of Refugee Week 2017, Cradoc Primary School will be the first primary school in Wales to be recognised…
Posted by: Hay, Brecon and TalgarthEHRiC Report on Destitution and Insecure Immigration Status in Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Committee of the Scottish Parliament has published its inquiry report into destitution and insecure immigration…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryRed Cross Figures Reveal Destitution Faced by Pregnant Women and New Mothers
The Red Cross has revealed that pregnant women and new mothers were among thousands of destitute refugees and asylum seekers…
Posted by: MaternityStand and Be Counted at the Migration Matters Festival in Sheffield for Refugee Week 2017
SBC Theatre contributes three of their works as part of Migration Matters Festival in Sheffield
Posted by: ArtsUniversity of Bristol Sanctuary scholarship- Open for Applications
The University of Bristol (UoB) Sanctuary Scholarship is open for applications for 2017 entry. The application deadline is 22 June 2017. The Scholarship is open…
Posted by: City of SanctuarySwansea City of Sanctuary Wins Prestigious Queen’s Award
Posted by: SwanseaManchester City of Sanctuary raise £2,173 from Manchester Great Run
Congratulations to our team of Great Manchester Runners! Smashing the £2,000 target for Manchester City of Sanctuary!
Posted by: ManchesterSanctuary in the Oireachtas – Ireland makes history
This volunteer-driven approach to integration can be summarized as building blocks ABC - Awareness Raising, Befriending, and Cultural Engagement. Ideally…
Posted by: Places of Sanctuary IrelandG4S & Body-Worn Video Cameras – Call for Evidence
Since December 2016, G4S have asked their housing welfare officers to wear body worn video cameras when they conduct home…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryGuide to Refugees and the General Election
City of Sanctuary is urging all its supporters to contact their Parliamentary candidates and ask them to sign up to…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryCoS Trustee wins Fusion Woman of the Year Award.
We are proud of Qazi Marzia Babakarkhail who won the prestigious Fusion Woman of the Year award in Oldham last month.…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryA picnic in the Brecon Beacons National Park
‘Just let us know what we can do to help” wrote Jackie from Criw Craggy, a group of volunteers at…
Posted by: Hay, Brecon and TalgarthSwansea Refugee and Asylum Seeker Advocacy Forum
We are excited to announce that thanks to funding from the Welsh Government, an Advocacy Forum for asylum seekers and…
Posted by: SwanseaRefugees Welcome? APPG on Refugees Report on the experience of new refugees in the UK.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees reported last month after an investigation into the experience of new refugees in…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryWe are recruiting for a Campaigns Project Manager for Wales
We are recruiting for a Campaigns Project Manager for Wales for the ‘Asylum Matters’ project
Posted by: City of SanctuarySyrian Leaders programme
Common Purpose is running a programme from 16th to 19th of May for Syrian leaders in the diaspora that aims…
Posted by: City of SanctuaryWales – A Nation of Sanctuary!
A Nation of Sanctuary – what an idea. A whole country where people seeking sanctuary find people who welcome them,…
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