Each year at City of Sanctuary Sheffield feels like a journey. As an organisation working in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary, we are impacted by events playing out on the world stage and yet still intimately connected to the individuals in our community most affected by those events. In a year that has seen upheaval and suffering […] The post A Year of Collective Hope: Our 2024–25 Impact Report appeared first on City of Sanctuary Sheffield.| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
Co-Hostings is a collaborative project developed with over 40 people seeking sanctuary from City of Sanctuary Sheffield’s community in collaboration with Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad, Arts Catalyst and City of Sanctuary Sheffield. This last stage of the project brings to life a two-year engagement process that Bahbak undertook at City of Sanctuary and that was centred on issues […] The post Co-Hostings and The Sanctuary Basement Mural appeared first on City of Sanctuary Sheffield.| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
Stand and Be Counted is an arts charity and the UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary. They have created a limited edition football shirt to mark their 15th anniversary this summer. The shirt has been designed with and by Stand and Be Counted’s group who worked with community-focused streetwear brand Among Good People and London Fashion Week designer […] The post Stand & Be Counted Theatre x Among good people appeared first on City of Sanctuary Sheffield.| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
We’ve brought together organisations from across Sheffield to stand united against hostile immigration policies. Our joint statement, signed by cultural institutions, youth groups, community organisations, healthcare providers, migrant justice groups, trade unions, faith groups, small businesses, arts organisations, education providers, media organisations, grassroots campaigners, elected councillors, and communities from across Sheffield, calls for safety and […] The post Sheffield’s S...| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
In response to the UK Government’s new Immigration White Paper, Tom Martin, Director of City of Sanctuary Sheffield, said: At City of Sanctuary Sheffield, we believe in a country where people are safe, welcomed, and treated with dignity. The Government’s new immigration proposals, and the rhetoric accompanying them, take us further away from this vision. Let’s be […] The post Safety Turns into Belonging: Our Response to the Government’s Immigration Plans appeared first on City o...| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
The fight to Lift the Ban continues, and we have been busy. Over the past few months, our coalition has grown stronger, our voices have become louder, and our determination remains unshaken. From Parliament to the high streets of Sheffield, from community gatherings to powerful performances, we are making sure the government hears our message: […] The post Join Us: Demand the Right to Work for People Seeking Asylum appeared first on City of Sanctuary Sheffield.| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Sanctuary’s Community Reopening Celebration. From crafts and music to shared meals and connection, today was a powerful reminder of the strength of our community and the vital role The Sanctuary plays in holding and supporting it. As Tom, City of Sanctuary Sheffield’s Director, said in a […] The post The Sanctuary’s Community Reopening Celebration appeared first on City of Sanctuary Sheffield.| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
We’re delighted to invite you to The Sanctuary’s Community Reopening Celebration. After months of redesigning and rebuilding, join us for a moment to celebrate the transformation of our space and reconnect with the incredible community it holds. When: Saturday, 1st March 2025 Time: 2 PM – 6 PM (Drop in anytime!) Where: The Sanctuary, 37-39 Chapel […] The post Join Us to Celebrate T...| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
We’re thrilled to share some before and after photos of The Sanctuary showing the incredible journey this space has undergone. Through an iterative, community-led design process, The Sanctuary has evolved into a vibrant, beautiful, and welcoming space that truly feels like home for so many. It stands as a beacon of safety, joy, and connection […] The post The Sanctuary Redesign: January 2025 Updates and Evolution appeared first on City of Sanctuary Sheffield.| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
We warmly welcome the recent decision by the Home Office to double the ‘move on’ period for newly granted refugees from 28 to 56 days. This is a much-needed change and we celebrate this as a meaningful win for all those working towards a fairer asylum system. This evidence-based policy change reflects what we have been […]| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
About us City of Sanctuary Sheffield is an independent charity working in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary. Our vision is for Sheffield to be a place of safety and welcome for people seeking sanctuary. Support us Our work is possible thanks to generous support from our incredible community. There are many different ways you can help. Our Work Find […]| City of Sanctuary Sheffield
In a sentence – We fight for long-term systemic change for people seeking sanctuary In-depth – Our mission to build a city that is safe and welcoming for all is not possible under the current asylum and refuge system. Therefore, we cannot work with people seeking sanctuary without striving to change the system they are […]| City of Sanctuary Sheffield