City of Sanctuary UK 2018 Conference and AGM
Bookings are now open for the 2018 City of Sanctuary Conference and AGM.
News
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“DignityNotDestitution” Sanctuary in Parliament 2017
The Fourth Sanctuary in Parliament event The fourth Sanctuary in Parliament event, organised by City of Sanctuary, Asylum Matters and other…
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Annual Review 2016-2017
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Get 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…
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Our registered office is moving
From 8th June, our registered office in Leeds is moving.
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City of Sanctuary Charter launched at AGM
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.
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City of Sanctuary Hosts New Advocacy and Campaigns Project – Asylum Matters
What is Asylum Matters?
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Join us for the Great Get Together
The friends and family of Jo Cox, along with a growing movement of organisations, have planned to mark the anniversary…
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Talk to your MP- Materials to support you to promote #LetRefugeesLearn
We have a new activism pack, with ideas, a template letter to MPs and MP Briefings, to help you ask…
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Model Letters for your MP: Sanctuary in Parliament follow up
On the 1st December we had a fantastic turn out of 43 MPs coming to visit us at Sanctuary in…
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Tell your MP – Sanctuary is coming to Westminster!
The City of Sanctuary movement and partners are holding a second Sanctuary in Parliament on 1st December 2015 in Committee Room 14 at…
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Local elections in England are taking place on Thursday 3rd May 2018. Make sure your candidates are ready to champion the rights of people seeking sanctuary!
Asylum Matters have produced a short document to help supporters ensure their candidates are ready to champion the rights of people seeking sanctuary.
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Scottish Refugee Council New Telephone Helpline
Scottish Refugee Council is launching a new telephone helpline for people across Scotland looking for advice and information on refugee…
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Asylum Matters are gathering evidence on the impact of asylum support rates
Asylum Matters are gathering evidence on the impact of asylum support rates. They have had a good response so far…
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The Integrated Communities Strategy Consultation
The Government has recently published an Integrated Communities Strategy green paper which sets out the vision for “building strong integrated communities where…
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Asylum Matters is seeking a Campaigns Project Manager for Yorkshire and Humberside
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Sutton4Sanctuary teams up with Sutton for Peace and Justice to hold public meeting.
Refugees welcome here
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Recruitment: Asylum Matters Seeking Advisory Group Member
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CALL FOR EVIDENCE: Impact of living on asylum support rates
At the beginning of February, the Government increased the level of asylum support (Section 95) by 80p weekly – from £36.95 to £37.75. This is the first time that support levels have been raised since 2015. However, in that same year, the Government also reduced support levels for children from…
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What groups have done with the 1st round of Guardian grants
Part 1: What Groups Have Done
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Latest Asylum Statistics Q4 2017
Q4 2017 Asylum Stats
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Save the Date – 2018 City of Sanctuary Conference and AGM
Our 2018 Conference and AGM will be held on 15th May 2018 at Newcastle Civic Centre.
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We Are One Collective is developing a new platform Humankind
Here is a new opportunity for City of Sanctuary groups to connect and communicate with others. The possibilities include recruitment, information sharing referrals, learning etc. HumanKind:…
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Impact of Health Charges – Time for More Sanctuary Health Streams?
The health charging regulations as part of the Home Office “Hostile Environment” Policy is having a huge impact on some…
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Project to help refugees, asylum seekers and other marginalised communities represent their experiences through games
Have you ever been curious about making a game?
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Young Orchestras CIC is recruiting
Young Orchestras CIC is seeking to appoint someone to work on a freelance basis for approximately 35 days to co-ordinate …