BRASP Asks for the Mayoral Elections
Bristol Refugee and Asylum Seekers Partnership (BRASP) is a collaboration between 16 organisations who all work with people seeking sanctuary…
News
-
-
Seeking Sanctuary is a Human Right
We have become increasingly concerned at the hostile and dehumanising rhetoric from the Home Office, and the Home Secretary in…
-
Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Inclusion Strategy: Progress Update
On the 3rd of March 2020, the Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Inclusion Strategy was approved by the Cabinet of Bristol…
-
Vaccines for All
Bristol City of Sanctuary is one of over 340 organisations, including Bristol City Council, asking for concrete actions to be…
-
Bridging the Technical Divide: We Need Your Smartphones
During this pandemic, we have come to understand just how important technology is when it comes to connecting with people. We…
-
Our World Too
Our World Too is an online platform, founded with the intention of creating a space for the voices of people…
-
Reporting to the Home Office During Covid-19
Update on Asylum Seekers Reporting to Home Office at Patchway Police Station under Covid-19: a View from Bristol Signing Support…
-
12 Communities 1 Bristol
BCFM, Bristol's first community radio station, have launched a series of podcasts called "12 Communities 1 Bristol", exploring some of…
-
Bristol Refugee Services during Covid-19
Our friends across the refugee sector have been continuing to support people throughout the pandemic. Please see below for updated…
-
Reflections on the Past Year
There is no denying that 2020 has been difficult for many people, for many different reasons. If there is any…
-
Forward Maisokwadzo is leaving Bristol City of Sanctuary
The Trustees of Bristol City of Sanctuary (BCoS) wish to inform all our friends and supporters that Forward Maisokwadzo leaves…
-
Sanctuary Scholarship Scheme 2021/2022
We are delighted to say that the University of Bristol's Sanctuary Scholarship Scheme has opened for the 2021/2022 academic year.…
-
No One Should Be Punished for Sleeping Rough
Update 11/12/2020: There is now a UK Government and Parliament petition which, if signed by enough people, will prompt a debate…
-
#WeareBristol – EU Settlement Scheme
If you are an EU citizen and want to continue living in the UK, you must apply to the EU…
-
The Healing Power of Food
Update: Due to lockdown, they will not be running the pop-out from Cafe Conscious and the takeaway option has changed.…
-
The Pachamama Project – a Community Initiative to Fight Period Poverty
The Pachamama Project was set up by a Bristol University Student who, recognising the difficulties that many people seeking sanctuary…
-
Relaunch of our Bristol City of Sanctuary Transport Fund
During the lockdown in Bristol, we made the decision to suspend our Sanctuary Transport Fund, which provides bus tickets for…
-
Bristol asylum seekers urgently need accommodation
A local Charity, Bristol Hospitality Network and Bristol City Council have issued an urgent appeal to help house asylum seekers…