In a sentence – A place of safety and welcome in the heart of the city
Address – The Sanctuary, 37-39 Chapel Walk, Sheffield S1 2PD
In-depth – The Sanctuary aims to rise above the unjust constraints placed on people seeking sanctuary by providing a beautifully designed space in the heart of the city that is safe, welcoming and supportive. Visitors to the Sanctuary are welcomed by our volunteers and offered a hot drink and a calm place to sit, where they can participate in conversation groups and other social activities and find out about more about activities and opportunities around the city. It is a place where people are welcomed and listened to, and a place where people can discover the best of Sheffield as a City of Sanctuary.
Opening times
| Monday | Closed until further notice |
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 1:00pm (The Multi-Agency Drop-In is open from 1-4pm at Victoria Hall) |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Friday | Closed except for Side by Side Women’s Drama and Wellbeing Group |
The Sanctuary has been redesigned as we work to build a space that is effective, resilient and beautiful; in short a model of the world we all want to see. We are gradually reopening on more days allowing us time to settle back into the space thoughtfully.
People can continue to access the Multi-Agency Drop-In and SPRING support.
Timetable
All activities are open to all people seeking sanctuary and do not require a referral.
| Day | Time | Activity | Location |
| Tuesday | 12:30 – 14:00 | Open Kitchen Social Club: a delicious free meal cooked by our community | Ground Floor |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | English Conversation: a relaxed space to meet new people, improve your English, play board games and connect with the City of Sanctuary Sheffield community | Ground Floor | |
| Wednesday | 10:30 – 12:30 | SAVTE Beginners English Class | Basement |
| 13:00 – 16:00 | Multi-Agency Drop-In | Victoria Hall, S1 2JB | |
| Thursday | 11:00 – 12:30 | SAVTE Beginners English Class | Basement |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | SAVTE Improvers English Class | Ground Floor | |
| Friday | Closed except for… | Side by Side Women’s Drama and Wellbeing Group | Ground Floor |
Contact – [email protected]
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Looking for a beautiful and flexible space in Sheffield for your meeting, workshop, or event? The Sanctuary offers affordable hire in the city centre, providing a welcoming environment that supports refugee justice and community activities. Find out more about our spaces and pricing: