Leeds City of Sanctuary is part of a national movement to build a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
In Leeds, we are proud to extend the welcome of our city to people who come here seeking safety. We are committed to making our city a haven for anyone who needs its protection.
With City of Sanctuary, we want to create a network of people and organisations right across the city, united in making our city more welcoming, open and fair for all.
Latest News
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New Schools of Sanctuary
Congratulations to Allerton CoE Primary and Leeds City Academy who received their Schools of Sanctuary Awards at the recent Award Ceremony at Leeds Civic Hall with the Lord Mayor.
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University of Leeds working towards University of Sanctuary status
The University of Leeds is working towards Sanctuary status to give further direction and visibility to research and education in this field, as well as to work with students and staff seeking Sanctuary. We have a long history of supporting…
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New Schools of Sanctuary Awards in Leeds
In Refugee Week in June 2022, Lawnswood School and John Smeaton Academy received their School of Sanctuary Awards at a special ceremony at the Civic Hall with the Lord Mayor in attendance. These are the first schools to receive the…
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Schools of Sanctuary Magazine
Welcome to your first edition of Leeds Schools of Sanctuary! Leeds Church Institute are overseeing the Schools of Sanctuary programme in the city to reignite interest in the scheme and to support schools to be places of welcome for all…
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New Schools of Sanctuary Lead for Leeds
Leeds Church Institute have employed Katherine Hogg as the Schools of Sanctuary Lead in Leeds. Katherine is working one day per week with primary and secondary schools to encourage them to work towards becoming a school of sanctuary. She is…
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Yorkshire Celebrates Refugees- 18th June online Refugee Week event with MPs
Yorkshire Celebrates Refugees- 18th June online Refugee Week event with MPs
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New 2020 dates for Volunteer Information sessions!
Would you like to volunteer with refugees in Leeds but you’re not sure how? Do you need someone to explain what opportunities are out there and help you to decide which volunteering role might suit your skill-set, availability and interests?
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Do you want to volunteer with refugees in Leeds? Find out how at our Volunteer Information Sessions (NEW dates announced!)
Would you like to volunteer with refugees in Leeds but you're not sure how? Do you need someone to explain what opportunities are out there and help you to decide which volunteering role might suit your skill-set, availability and interests?
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Volunteering Fair for Asylum Seekers and Refugees 10th September 2018
Leeds 2018 Volunteering Fair for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
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2018 WYDAN Night Shelter
The middle of January this year saw some very wintery weather, with rain, wind and sleet seeming to take it turns. And this was the week that we in Newman parish had offered to help with providing a night shelter…
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We are recruiting a facilitator for our Sanctuary Suppers project!
Leeds City of Sanctuary are recruiting a Facilitator for our Sanctuary Suppers project.
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Leeds Refugee Week 17th – 24th June 2018
Refugee Week is an umbrella festival, with events held by a wide range of arts, voluntary, faith and refugee community organisations, schools, student groups and more. Past events have included arts festivals, exhibitions, film screenings, theatre and dance performances, concerts,…