Barnsley Borough City Of Sanctuary

21/10/2026

16/10/2026

TODAY IS WEAR RED DAY! ❤️

Across England, Wales and Scotland, we're coming together to say: racism has no place in our society - not today, not ever.

We wear red to show we care.
We wear red to fund education that changes lives.
And we wear red because when we stand together, real change happens.

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And if you haven't donated yet, it's not too late - every pound fuels our anti-racism programmes 👇🏽
🔗https://www.justgiving.com/charity/theredcard

Change hearts. Change minds. Change lives.
Together we are stronger.

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15/10/2026

Bradford is for everyone - and last night proved it.

Bradford councillors voted down a Reform UK motion to withdraw the council’s commitment to sanctuary. It’s a welcome reminder that the city’s proud tradition of welcome is alive and well.

We all benefit when everyone has the chance to feel welcome and part of their community. People seeking sanctuary are our neighbours, bringing skills, experience and energy to the city. Making sure everyone has the opportunity to belong is what sanctuary is all about.

The Council of Sanctuary programme has no influence over who is housed in Bradford or where people are placed. Those decisions are made by national government, not local councils. Instead, the programme helps councils coordinate existing services, strengthen partnerships and support people seeking sanctuary to rebuild their lives and participate fully in community life. That benefits the whole city.

Thank you to everyone who has spoken up for sanctuary in Bradford. We all have a part to play in making our communities places where everyone can belong. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.

14/10/2026

06/10/2026

Sponsors needed for our Celebrating All our Communities event this November 2026

Building a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary

25/09/2026

Do you worry about what will happen if you contact Stop Loan Sharks?

Maybe you think we'll immediately turn up, arrest the lender, and ask for all your details. The truth is very different.

When someone gets in touch, our priority is making sure they're safe and supported. There's no pressure to report a lender, and everything happens at a pace you're comfortable with. We're here to listen, offer advice, and help you understand your options.

If reporting a loan shark is something you decide you want to do, we'll support you every step of the way. But that choice is always yours.

We've written a new blog explaining exactly what happens when you contact us and why there's nothing to be afraid of.

📖 Read more in the link in the comments 👇

25/09/2026

Order your Justice Matters for Sanctuary resource here

City of Sanctuary is about creating welcome, offering support, and standing in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary. But welcome alone is not enough. To create lasting change, we need to understand how the asylum system works, and why it produces unequal experiences for people on the move. To st...

25/09/2026

National City of Sanctuary co-production toolkit

Co-production is a way of working that brings together organisations and people with lived experience of seeking sanctuary as equal partners. Rather than designing services, projects, or activities for people, co-production means designing them with people. When done well, co-production leads to mor...

24/09/2026