This is your City of Sanctuary
Who are we?
We are a dedicated charity with a huge vision that every person seeking sanctuary feels welcomed and safe and that their contribution to the community is valued.
What do we do?
- We raise awareness of what it means to seek sanctuary in Bristol, challenging misconceptions and celebrating the immense contributions that people seeking sanctuary make to our city.
- We advocate for a fair and humane asylum system, a system which protects rather than punishes
- We work to embed welcome in Bristol’s businesses and institutions, running initiatives like our Schools of Sanctuary award.
Bristol has been a City of Sanctuary for over a decade. It would not have been possible without people like you. Our movement of welcome is made up of people who go above and beyond to change things for the better.
What can I do?
Support our Transport Fund for People Seeking Sanctuary
People seeking asylum in Bristol are granted an allowance of only £6.45 a day and are not able to choose where they live. This means that they could be very distant from their community and key services such as medical appointments, legal advice, english classes and cultural activities. A day pass for the bus in Bristol is £6 a day, taking up almost the whole daily allowance.
We are partnering with First Bus to provide free bus tickets for people seeking sanctuary.