Swansea became the UK’s second official City of Sanctuary in May 2010. It formally adopted its constitution in February 2012.
City of Sanctuary is a national movement committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.
Swansea has offered a home to people who have lost their homes and families and we wish to celebrate the welcoming attitudes of Swansea people and organisations.
Our City of Sanctuary Management Committee invites all organisations, local groups and individuals to join us and help make Swansea proud to be a place of safety. City of Sanctuary support can include community centres, charities, social clubs, schools, local services and businesses, as well as refugee organizations and volunteers. Supporting organisations promise to welcome and include people seeking sanctuary in their activities.
The Sanctuary Speakers are a team of volunteers which is the public face of City of Sanctuary. By speaking directly to organisations, many of which will be pledged supporters of City of Sanctuary, speakers provide a valuable...
The ‘Better Welcome to Swansea’ project is a mentoring scheme running in partnership between Swansea City of Sanctuary and SCVS, based within the Involve project.
Volunteer Mentors are recruited and trained to support peo...
