There is no denying that 2020 has been difficult for many people, for many different reasons. If there is any light in this year, it is that we have seen an outpouring of support and solidarity within communities; neighbours going out of their way to ensure no one is left…
The Trustees of Bristol City of Sanctuary (BCoS) wish to inform all our friends and supporters that Forward Maisokwadzo leaves…
If you are an EU citizen and want to continue living in the UK, you must apply to the EU…
We are now nearly two weeks into lockdown, and organisations across the city have been busy trying to make sure…
BCoS is seeking to appoint a gifted & experienced administrator for this key role within our developing charity team.
Bristol City of Sanctuary Trustees warmly invite you to our
SIXTEEN sanctuary seekers across the South West region took part in City of Sanctuary’s Sanctuary in Politics Training course held…
On the 16th of June, we were delighted to join forces with Bristol Rovers Community Trust, Lockleaze Sports Trust and United Communities to run Our City Community Cup Refugee Week Football Tournament. You can catch a glimpse of the day below:
Bristol Refugee Festival will return again this year on the 1st of June, launching a month long series of events in the city. You can view the full programme below, and find more information on their Facebook page.
St Nicholas of Tolentino has become Bristol's first church to be awarded Church of sanctuary by City of Sanctuary under its Faith stream category. The award is a recognition of the church's work supporting asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable people including homeless people in the city.
Delegates from across the city gathered at The Old Council House last Wednesday to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The attendees were a diverse group, with representatives from many different community and faith organisations coming together with the message Don't Stand By; a message reflected upon throughout the afternoon. A series…
The people of Bristol came together in a show of unity on Sunday when hundreds attended Bristol Jamia Mosque in Totterdown for tea and snacks. The event, organised a week after the mosque was attacked, provided the opportunity for the community to offer their support and demonstrate that any act…
Tribute to the late Cllr Ron Stone
35 delegates from seven cities and towns of sanctuary groups from the South West and Wales came together yesterday to…
Bristol based businesses were encouraged to express commerce of empathy towards refugees living in the city.
Bristol City of Sanctuary are proud to host “Sanctuary can work: The Business community and Refugees” on the 28th October 2015. Aimed at Bristol businesses, the meeting will help to raise awareness of refugee issues, whilst also encouraging attendees to engage with sanctuary seekers both within business and the community.…
On Sunday The Guardian published an informative article about the work that organisations in Bristol, including our own, are doing…
Rita Ora is known for many things. An internationally acclaimed singer, she is also known for her foray into acting and, most recently, her acquisition of a place on the Xfactor Judging Panel. What is less well-known is that she is a Kosovan refugee, brought over at the age of…