In a sentence – A place of safety and welcome in the heart of the city
Address – The Sanctuary, 37-39 Chapel Walk, Sheffield City Centre, 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 | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Friday | Closed except for women’s group |
Timetable
| Day | Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 – 12:30 | New Beginnings Sewing Group: a social sewing group | Basement |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Arts and Crafts: a space for creativity and meeting new people | Ground floor | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 12:00 | SAVTE ESOL Class Entry 2+ (Registration Required) | Basement |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Open Kitchen Social Club: a delicious meal cooked by our community | Ground floor | |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | SAVTE English for Work (Registration Required) | Ground floor | |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | 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 | 10:00 – 12:00 | SAVTE Beginners English Class | Basement |
| 13:00 – 16:00 | English Conversation Club | Corner room | |
| 13:00 – 16:00 | Multi-Agency Advice Drop-In: a hub of advice, information and solidarity for people seeking sanctuary in Sheffield | Victoria Hall, S1 2JB | |
| Thursday | 11:00 – 12:30 | SAVTE Improvers English Class | Ground Floor |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | SAVTE Beginners English Class | Basement | |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | SAVTE Intermediate English Class | Ground floor | |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | New Beginnings Jobs Club: information, advice and guidance in accessing opportunities in education and training, volunteering, employment and participation in social activities | Ground floor | |
| Friday | 12:30 – 14:30 | Side by Side Wellbeing, Drama and English (Women’s Group): inclusive drama and music sessions | Ground floor |
All activities are open to all people seeking sanctuary and do not require a referral.
Contact – [email protected]