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.
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We are recruiting!
We are recruiting for two vacancies.
Refugee Project offers journalism training
The Refugee Journalism Project, a new initiative to support refugees and exiled journalists, is currently recruiting participants interested in developing or…
Successful Eastern Region Gathering 2018
On October 6th, around 50 people came together at First Site in Colchester for the first ever East of England…
Maison Foo are bringing their ground-breaking new show, A Thing Mislaid to venues across the Midlands
South West and Wales Regional Gathering
“Sharing Our Story”
Stephen Press – A Tribute
It is with great sadness we announce the recent passing of Stephen Press, Chair of City of Sanctuary Southampton group.
Nominations Open for the Women on the Move Awards 2019
Nominations Open for the Women on the Move Awards 2019
NACCOM Annual Survey on Tackling Destitution
NACCOM has just released their annual report highlighting key developments across their membership in working towards their vision of ending…
The National Conversation on Immigration – Findings on Refugee Protection
British Future and Hope not Hate have recently published their final report on ‘The National Conversation on Immigration’ – the…
Stories of Welcome Media Competition – Call for Entries
We are inviting and encouraging groups who are registered with City of Sanctuary and sanctuary seekers across the entire network…
Maison Foo receive Theatre Company of Sanctuary award at stunning premier production of “A Thing Mislaid” – a heartfelt tale full of footsteps, feathers and hope
On September 22nd at Deda Arts Centre, Derby, Joseph Chivayo, chair of the Derby City of Sanctuary network presented the…
Frank’s Bar and North – Norwich’s Cafes of Sanctuary
Lift the Ban Local Activism Pack
Over the last few months, Asylum Matters have been working alongside Refugee Action and a growing number of refugee organisations,…
Asylum Accommodation Contracts Westminster Hall Debate
A Westminster Hall Debate on the asylum accommodation contracts has been secured by Alex Cunningham MP on Wednesday 10 October.
HBTSR ,proud recipients of the Archbishop’s Lenten appeal monies
It was the Mission Festival in Brecon Cathedral this afternoon September 15th 2018, when the Bishop’s Lent Appeal cheques were…
Blog Post 4/9/18 – Lost Girl
Lost Girl. Tuesday 4th September 2018. Many of those resettled in Hastings are children; children who have been through trauma, who have…
The Chief Inspector finds that the Government have acted ‘far too slow’ to implement the recommendations from his 2016 report on family reunion, with 8 out of 10 recommendations still not fully implemented.
Refugee Council responds to Chief Inspector report on family reunion Read the latest news from the Refugee Council, one of the leading charities in the UK working directly with refugees and supporting them to rebuild their lives. More info @ https://ift.tt/2oPvN9M Automated post from Bournemouth and Poole City of Sanctuary – https://ift.tt/2M8uo7z September 08, 2018 at 12:10AM
UNHCR – Annual Consultations with NGOs Geneva July 2018 – personal report
GENEVA 2018 – PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS from Tiffy Allen – City of Sanctuary Ireland and Scotland Regional Coordinator