How Local Authorities are stepping up for people seeking sanctuary
My name is Maggie and I lead on our work with Local Authorities. Our Local Authority network is a movement…
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My name is Anne and this is how I’m marking my 75th birthday…
For eight years I have been volunteering to support refugees and asylum seekers in South East Northumberland, mainly in Ashington…
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“You call me refugee”
A School of Sanctuary in Cardiff just shared this poem with us - and it has blown us away.Inspired by…
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6 steps towards migrant justice
The rights of people who move are under attack.
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How to engage with your new MP
City of Sanctuary local groups play a vital role in our communities. Not only do they provide support and services…
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Posters and colouring-in for Refugee Week
In readiness for Refugee Week, we have prepared some posters and banners which you can download, print, colour-in or use…
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The General Election: how to step up
There will be a General Election on 4 July. Now is the time to supercharge our message of welcome. This…
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Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust are now a Maternity Service of Sanctuary
The maternity team at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has been honoured with our prestigious Maternity Stream of Sanctuary…
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Join the Run a Mile Fundraiser!
Hello, my name is Megan and I lead the Schools of Sanctuary project at City of Sanctuary UK.
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What to do when a political canvasser knocks on your door…
Election campaigns are unique. They are the only time when MPs and political candidates come to your doorstep looking for…
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Wellbeing resources for people seeking sanctuary
Seeking sanctuary can be tough. To support others going through the asylum process, we have collaborated with the Mental Health…
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Start having well-informed conversations about asylum
Talking about the asylum process can be tough. Entrenched political scapegoating and the divisive nature of culture wars means the…
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Our vision of a positive alternative: how the asylum system should look in the UK
80% of people in Britain want an asylum system that's well managed, fair and compassionate*. But that's far from that…
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Raise money for us while you shop online, at no cost to you
Give as you Live is an easy, hassle-free way for you to raise money for City of Sanctuary UK while…
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Newcastle United is the first Premier League club Football Club of Sanctuary
We are over the moon that Newcastle United has become the first Premier League football club to be a fully…
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City of Sanctuary UK statement on Gaza
We stand for humanity and compassion – everywhere and for everyone. The appalling violence in Palestine and Israel has shaken…