Sanctuary is about bringing people together and this starts in our own communities.
There are lots of ways of bringing people together – food, music, activities, anything that gets people talking and having fun!
CoS Examples
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Welcome to Birmingham
Birmingham CoS have created this amazing map for newcomers with all sorts of services listed!
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Syrian pop-up Cafe in Colchester
Regular pop-up cafes in Colchester serving Syrian food draw large crowds!
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Mapping Sanctuary in Edinburgh
In Nov 2016, 100 people from across Edinburgh came together to map what’s in the city and create an online sanctuary guide!
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Sanctuary Suppers in Leeds
Sanctuary Suppers is a project to bring people from different walks of life together to share a meal
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Sanctuary Breaks
Through Sanctuary Breaks, local communities welcome people seeking sanctuary to areas they would not otherwise visit for a day of fun, food and friendship.
Other Examples (external sites)
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Culture Kitchen
Culture Connect is a community food project run by a team of volunteer cooks from all over the world living in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, sharing food and culture and raising awareness.
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