The Redcliffe Memorial Garden has a long history as an important public space in our city tracing back to 1665 when it was first used as a burial ground for the Quaker community. Sadly the grounds have recently fallen into disrepair and were about to be destroyed further as a dumping ground for building works happening in the area.
However, in partnership with The Hope Service (NHS), Bristol Mind, SARI, Unseen, and the organisations represented by the Bristol Refugee and Asylum Seeker Partnership we successfully engaged the Bristol City Mayor, Bristol City Councillors and the Planning department to save the garden from being used as a builder’s ground,
Now, we are collaborating with Master of Architecture Students at one of Bristol’s Universities of Sanctuary, University of West England, to redesign the space in a way that can provide sanctuary to refugees and asylum seekers.
If you are interested in getting involved with this exciting project, please get in touch!
