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
Welcome to Birmingham
Birmingham CoS have created this amazing map for newcomers with all sorts of services listed!
Syrian pop-up Cafe in Colchester
Regular pop-up cafes in Colchester serving Syrian food draw large crowds!
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!
Sanctuary Suppers in Leeds
Sanctuary Suppers is a project to bring people from different walks of life together to share a meal
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)
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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