Leeds Schools of Sanctuary at City of Sanctuary AGM
Two schools from our Schools of Sanctuary network, Lawnswood High School and New Bewerley Community School, took part in the…
Two schools from our Schools of Sanctuary network, Lawnswood High School and New Bewerley Community School, took part in the…
In Refugee Week 2013 we held an art exhibition at the Together for Leeds conference in the Civic Hall. Two…
Saturday, 12 October 2013 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
A variety of events will be taking place in Leeds to celebrate Refugee Week, 17-23 June 2013 – although Leeds is having an extended celebration from 14-30 June!
Launch of the Precarious Lives report about refugees and asylum seekers’ experiences of forced labour. Details for the launch event in Leeds on 2 July 2013.
‘I am Nasrine’, a film about an Iranian brother and sister who come to seek asylum in England, will be showing in the Hyde Park Picture House during Refugee Week and is a great film which gives an insight into the experiences of many seeking asylum in the UK.
Job Vacancy at City of Sanctuary Schools of sanctuary
The Welcome to Leeds project was created to address issues of isolation when asylum seekers arrive in Leeds by matching them with a volunteer who can introduce them to the City.
Talbot Primary School were awarded School of Sanctuary status on 11th February, at an event celebrating sanctuary in Leeds.
Leeds is getting very excited about our next event on Monday 11th February.
We are seeking expressions of interest for someone (or a small team) who can work independently to develop a brief…
Court Support Volunteers Needed for Asylum Seekers in Leeds
Leeds People’s Choir is a local choir group that meets every Wednesday evening at Swarthmore College in Leeds City Centre.
We send out newsletters 4 times a year, and sometimes send out mini updates in between, as there always seems…
Last night, Leeds City of Sanctuary was awarded the Special Initiative Award at the Hamara Community Awards.
Refugee contributions to Leeds were featured on national television during November, when celebrity chef Jamie Oliver highlighted a business started by a refugee couple in his new programme ‘Jamie’s Great Britain’. The programme was aired on Channel 4 at 9pm on Tuesday 1st November.
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Here are a few pictures from Thursday’s iftar – more can be found in our photostream.
As we say Goodbye to the old 2023 & Welcome the new 2024, may our hearts be filled with gratitude and excitement. May the coming year bring us success, health , happiness and everything we've been working towards together. Aameen 🧡#everyoneiswelcome #wearestrongertogether pic.twitter.com/FdiHaGOHVP
— City of Sanctuary LS (@LeedsCityofSanc) December 31, 2023