City of Sanctuary Sheffield is an independent charity working in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary in Sheffield.
In 2007, with the support of the City Council, Sheffield became the UK’s first City of Sanctuary for asylum-seekers and refugees—a city that takes pride in the welcome it offers to people in need of safety.
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See below for our current opening times and locations of our work
Address: The Sanctuary, 37-39 Chapel Walk, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2PD
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See below for information for Ukrainian refugees who are new to Sheffield
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See below for information on how individuals can support Ukraine at this current time
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Do you want to stand alongside people seeking sanctuary in Sheffield? Click the button below to find out more:
News
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Solidarity with Ukraine
“Sheffield City of Sanctuary stands in solidarity with Ukrainians and with civilians of other nationalities fleeing war”, says Magid Magid, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees.
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How You Can Support Ukraine
As we watch the news unfold in front of us many of you will be asking what you can do to help. Below is a small selection of ways to support:
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Welcome Ibtissam!
We’re so excited to have Ibtissam as part of the amazing team at City of Sanctuary Sheffield. Below we learn a bit more about her and her new role:
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Christmas Services
See below for Christmas opening times:
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The Sanctuary Open Afternoon
Where: The Sanctuary, 37-39 Chapel Walk, S1 2PD
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Tragic News from the Channel
Responding to reports on 24th November that a number of people have lost their lives crossing the Channel trying to reach sanctuary in the UK, we say:
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Sheffield Welcomes Little Amal
Dancing
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Discussing the Bill @ The Sanctuary
On 10 November, we held a well attended open meeting at which Paul Blomfield MP told us about the Committee Stage of this disturbing Government Bill which among other things aims to prevent asylum seekers who do not come by…
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Afghanistan – How You Can Help Guide
The response from the community of Sheffield in the wake of the Afghan Crisis has been loud and clear - we want to support people seeking sanctuary. Here's how you can do it...
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Afghanistan – Our Response
What we are doing
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Afghanistan – Our Statement
Our Statement
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Will Sheffield City Council stand with our community against the New Plan for Immigration?
We know that our local council shares our vision of living in a compassionate community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, whoever they are. We are proud that Sheffield is a community of welcome, in which people treat each…