City of Sanctuary UK holds the vision that our nations will be welcoming places of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. In order to realise this vision, City of Sanctuary UK supports a network of groups, which includes villages, towns, cities and regions across the UK, and others engaged in Streams of Sanctuary, Sanctuary Awards and activities intended to welcome people seeking sanctuary.
For more information see our Charter.
Whilst we are a movement in our own right we also contribute towards wider movement building through partnership work and supporting advocacy and campaigning initiatives.
We work closely with our partner organisation Places of Sanctuary Ireland.
Wherever refugees go, we want them to feel safe and find people who will welcome them.
Latest Network News
Theatre of Sanctuary Network Assembly
Leeds Playhouse and City of Sanctuary are hosting the first Theatre of Sanctuary Network Assembly on 15 November, 11 -…
Birmingham’s first Church of Sanctuary
On Sunday 13th October, Six Ways Erdington Baptist Church became Birmingham’s first Church of Sanctuary (and is, we understand only…
University of Strathclyde in Glasgow wins the ‘Diversity through Education’ Award for their work with people seeking asylum and refugees
Huge congratulations to colleagues at the University of Strathclyde who have been awarded the Diversity through Education Award at the…
Hastings Protests Against Turkish Violence in Syria – October 2019
By Alex Kempton – Communications and Media Lead for Hastings Community of Sanctuary Despite the wind and rain, and only a…
School of Sanctuary Award for Washwood Heath Academy in Birmingham
We were delighted to present Washwood Heath Academy in Birmingham with the School of Sanctuary Award. We have worked with…
Samara Levy: Rebuilding the Ruins
Join us on Sunday 17 November for an inspirational story of courage and compassion! Samara Levy (of samarasaidappeal) will be giving a talk about her work in Syria with videos and signings of her new book. From 7pm at St Andrews, Heckington (NG34 9RF). Free to enter! For further information and contact details: see Rebuilding the ruins here.
Platforma Festival 1 – 27 October 2019 Across Kent & Medway
Platforma is a biennial festival that spotlights local and national work about displacement and migration. Each edition of the festival…
We need your help to update the Schools of Sanctuary Resource Pack!
City of Sanctuary is delighted to share that we are working to update the Schools of Sanctuary resource pack. We…
Sanctuary in Politics Course in Durham – Three days of learning
“During this training, I found out that even being an asylum seeker/ refugee,…
Bristol University recognised as a University of Sanctuary
The University of Bristol has achieved a University of Sanctuary award, celebrating the efforts of the University’s students and staff…
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story
Our Acting Deputy Director, Ben Margolis, was invited to speak on stage after a performance of Old Stock: A Refugee…
Far From the Home I Love – Autumn Dates
“Moving” … “Enchanting” … “Powerful” … “An emotional roller-coaster” Classical pianist Margaret Fingerhut is on a mission to raise £88,000 for…
University of St Andrews has announced Sanctuary Scholarships for 2020
University of St Andrews, which has recently joined the Universities of Sanctuary network, has launched two new Sanctuary Scholarships specifically…
City of Sanctuary staff join the climate protest action
The City of Sanctuary UK staff team joined the climate strike today in solidarity with young people around the world…
Sanctuary in Parliament- Postponed
With the increasing political uncertainty at Westminster, we have decided to postpone this year’s Sanctuary in Parliament. We remain committed to holding…
Duty of Care: The impact on midwives of NHS charging for maternity care
Maternity Action has released a new report, Duty of Care? The impact on midwives of NHS charging for maternity care.…
Harlesden school awarded prestigious ‘School of Sanctuary’ status
Revd Leao Neto (far right), Chair of Brent Borough of Sanctuary, presented the award. The Award is…
Schools of Sanctuary Celebration and CRIS (Community Relations in Schools) Buddy Up Launch at Belfast City Hall
Schools of Sanctuary Celebration and CRIS (Community Relations in Schools) Buddy Up Launch at Belfast City Hall – Monday 16th…