Local Sanctuary Awards
Here at Swansea City of Sanctuary, we take pride in championing the smaller organisations that make a big impact right here in our local community. Through our Local Sanctuary Award programme, we shine a spotlight on the grassroots initiatives, community groups, and smaller organisations that exemplify dedication and innovation in supporting people seeking sanctuary in Swansea. By highlighting these initiatives, we hope to inspire others to join us in our mission to build a more welcoming and supportive city for all.
If you are part of a small organisation or community group and would like to work towards achieving a Local Sanctuary Award, please contact us for more information.
Award-Winning Organisations in Swansea
Organisation |
Date |
Type |
Notable information |
African Community Centre (ACC) | 05/07/2016 | Local | |
Circus Eruption | 19/06/2019 | Local | |
Department of Adult Continuing Education (DACE) | 05/04/2017 | Local | |
Digital Communities Wales | 05/04/2017 | Local | |
Down to Earth Project | 05/04/2017 | Local | |
Down to Earth Project | 08/12/2022 | Local | Re-accreditation |
Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team (EYST) | 05/07/2016 | Local | |
Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team (EYST) | 16/07/2021 | Local | Re-accreditation |
Fusion Project | 16/07/2021 | Local | |
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | 16/07/2021 | National | 1st Gallery of Sanctuary in UK |
Gower College Swansea | 12/11/2021 | National | 1st FE College of Sanctuary in Wales |
Humanities Department at Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr | 21/06/2022 | Local | |
Linden Church | 20/03/2018 | Local | 1st Church of Sanctuary in Swansea |
National Waterfront Museum | 20/03/2018 | National | 1st Museum of Sanctuary in UK |
National Waterfront Museum | 08/12/2022 | National | Re-accreditation |
Oxfam Castle Street | 11/03/2014 | National | 1st Shop of Sanctuary in UK |
Oxfam Castle Street | 05/04/2017 | National | Re-accreditation |
Oxfam Castle Street | 16/07/2021 | National | Re-accreditation |
St. James’ Church | 08/12/2022 | Local | |
Swansea Asylum Seeker Support (SASS) | 16/07/2021 | Local | |
Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS) | 05/07/2016 | Local | |
Swansea Council for Voluntary Service (SCVS) | 16/07/2021 | Local | Re-accreditation |
Terence Higgins Trust Cymru | 19/06/2019 | Local | |
Unity in Diversity (UiD) | 05/07/2016 | Local | |
Unity in Diversity (UiD) | 16/07/2021 | Local | Re-accreditation |
Wales Observatory on Human Rights of Children and Young People | 05/04/2017 | Local |
Award-Winning Schools in Swansea
School |
Date |
Notable information |
Bishop Vaughan Catholic School | 16/06/2023 | |
Brynmill Primary School | 21/06/2022 | |
Christchurch Primary School | 16/06/2023 | |
Hafod Primary School | 21/06/2022 | |
Pentrehafod School | 01/07/2013 | 1st School of Sanctuary in Wales |
Pentrehafod School | 21/06/2022 | Re-accreditation |
St. Helen’s Primary School | 16/06/2023 | |
St. Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School | 19/06/2019 | 1st Primary School of Sanctuary in Swansea |
St. Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School | 16/06/2023 | Re-accreditation |
Terrace Road Primary School | 21/06/2022 | |
Waun Wen Primary School | 21/06/2022 |