One to one or group based work with young people to challenge racist and far right extremist views and ideology through education
Support for BME young people aged 11 to 25 and their families
Led by our project worker Paul Thomas, this programme is geared towards young people aged 10-18 in a wide variety of fun and participative activities.
Currently, our Swansea-based drop-ins are back open:
Wednesdays 3-6pm...
Drop-in Advice and Support to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Swansea (Due to the pandemic, our Sanctuary hub is currently not open to the public however you can still book an appointment with us as below).
Lines open betwe...
Training Courses and Awareness Sessions for Professionals and Young People on topics including: Racism, Islamophobia, Diversity, Refugee ' Asylum, Forced Marriage, Challenging Extremism, etc.
Volunteering Opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, etc.
The Amani Project supports female refugees and asylum seekers to relieve the emotional effects of the trauma they experienced in their country, on their journey to and within the UK. The Amani project provides therapeutic act...
BME Voices provides a platform for BME people who generally are hard to reach with regards to accessing and influencing the delivery of health and social care services. The project trains and equips members of the BME communi...
The Livelihoods Project aims to support marginalised participants to develop confidence and skills to maximise their livelihood. Individuals and families will be supported by the Livelihoods Worker to develop their existing s...
The Youth Forum seeks to encourage disadvantaged young people, particularly from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds to come together and enjoy diverse activities in a safe environment. This is an environment whereby the s...
The Safety Net Project is aimed at identifying and engaging with asylum seekers and refugees (old and new arrivals) and supporting them to access services that are available in the community.
This project works with women who are seeking sanctuary in the UK as well as Refugee women living in and around Swansea. Sanctuary in Wales provides English classes, volunteering opportunities, training and 1 to 1 support.
We provide basic guitar lessons to mixed race children.
Currently there are no vacant places available for more children. The service is fully booked until further notice
The Child and Youth programme develops skills, confidence and knowledge through engagement in the running and development of Farm activities and free play opportunities within a safe, supportive and stimulating environment. O...
The service offers advise and assistance to community groups in preparing documents, support for writing constitution, business plans and funding support.
We offer support and the opportunity to earn a legitimate income to those that are homeless or vulnerably housed. We have an open door policy and will assist anyone who comes to us. We offer support in areas such as health, e...
Teaching Polish language and culture to children 4-18 years old, preparation for Polish GCSE and A level.
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...
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...
We deliver a play support programme to families with young children that help children deal with the trauma of fleeing from persecution. Some of the services includes:
• three weekly play sessions for asylum seeking children...
