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.
Take a look at our City of Sanctuary resolution of support. We also have included some ideas to turn your support into practical help.
Recent News
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Mumbles Fundraiser Success
A successful evening was held in Mumbles which raised the huge amount of £1100 after expenses for future Welcome Days.…
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Swansea City of Sanctuary fundraiser at Mansion House
On December 5th, 2018 the Lord Mayor of the City and County of Swansea, Cllr. David Philips and the Lady…
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Swansea Sanctuary Sector Round-table 17 Oct 2018
This meeting brought together groups and organisations concerned with supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Swansea. The idea was to…
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Volunteers helping to welcome sanctuary seekers in Swansea
A Better Welcome to Swansea
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Mumbles Welcome – More than a day out!
Swansea asylum seekers and refugees had the chance to sample some local culture on a day trip to Mumbles.
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News from Swansea Refugee & Asylum Seeker Advocacy Forum
The Swansea Refugee & Asylum Seeker Advocacy Forum has been meeting for just over a year. The purpose of the…
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Swansea Refugee & Asylum Seeker Forum – 4th October
This week will be the next Refugee & Asylum Seeker Forum in Swansea, held on the first Thursday of every…
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The Wales Cities of Sanctuary project!
Few involved in the creation of the Wales Cities of Sanctuary project back in 2014 would have guessed what the project would…
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Royal Visit to Present Award to Swansea City of Sanctuary Volunteers
Volunteers at Swansea City of Sanctuary come from all walks of life, from those born and bred in the city…
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Sanctuary Awards presented!
Last week we were privileged to present two Sanctuary Awards to organisations in Swansea.
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Sanctuary Awards Launched
City of Sanctuary is based on the vision of a network of towns and cities permeated by a culture of…
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SiP2017 Dignity Not Destitution
Yesterday, nine delegates representing Swansea and Cardiff City of Sanctuary groups attended the fourth annual Sanctuary in Parliament event which…
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