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
Asylum Matters is recruiting a Campaigns Project Manager for the North East Region
Asylum Matters is seeking a Campaigns Project Manager for the North East region to join our small but impactful team.
The Fifth Sanctuary in Parliament Event: Towards a Fairer Asylum System
Around 40 MPs and members of the House of Lords joined sanctuary seekers and their supporters advocating for a fairer,…
Write to your MP – Now is the Time to influence the Immigration Bill!
Follow up Sanctuary in Parliament!
Sanctuary in Parliament 2018 in pictures
Photo credit: Hassan Akkad
Winchester recognised as a University of Sanctuary
The University of Winchester has been awarded the status of ‘University of Sanctuary’ by UK charity City of Sanctuary in…
Refugee music project Crowdfunds for UK tour!
Stories of Sanctuary has launched a Crowdfund Campaign to raise £5000 to take the Stories of Sanctuary performance of songs…
A Stitch In Time
Jane Grimshaw, Hastings Supports Refugees.
Questions and Answers
Jane Grimshaw, Hastings Supports Refugees.
Community of Sanctuary in the news!
Our recent visit to Parliament as part of the City of Santuary Sanctuary in Parliament lobbying event has been featured…
Report from the “Sharing our Stories” Wales and South West Regional Gathering
Nicola Walters, South West Coordinator and Rebecca Scott, Wales Coordinator
Volunteer Amy Haigh wins £200 for Manchester City of Sanctuary
Our wonderful volunteer Amy Haigh represented Manchester City of Sanctuary at the University of Salford ‘CelebrateUoS2gether’ Awards. Her team did…
Asylum hearing help from new video
A new film has been developed through a partnership with Exeter University and Asylum Aid, that aims to inform people…
The Journey to Safety and Welcome – a Schools of Sanctuary project
On Tuesday 11th December, 4:00pm-5:00pm, at Drove Primary School, teachers from Drove Primary School and artists Rachel Pryor and Nicky-Ann Walker will be…
Royal College of Midwives response to report on asylum accommodation
The Royal College of Midwives has responded to a new report from the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration on…
Cardiff Met Becomes First Welsh University to Receive University of Sanctuary Award
Cardiff Metropolitan University received a Sanctuary Award for its work to raise awareness of issues faced by asylum seekers and…
Call for expertise in the arts – City of Sanctuary Arts Stream survey
There are so many wonderful events and a range of arts organisations producing art and activities around the theme of…
“City of Sanctuary” status for St Albans
By Judy Jacques and Jagat Chatrath
York St. John recognised as a University of Sanctuary