Swansea City of Sanctuary

16/10/2026

Our next Swansea Asylum Forum & Exchange (SAFE) event takes place on Friday 30th October at 10am in the Grand Multicultural Hub.

This is a great opportunity to meet as a network, share ideas, ask questions and learn what volunteer opportunities are available at SCoS and how to get more involved with the network!

This session will be focusing on our network liaison roles, and will also be an opportunity to create banners for the Swansea Unity March now scheduled for spring 2027.

🗓️ Friday 30th October, 10am - 12pm
📍Grand Multicultural Hub, SA1 3QJ
🚍 Bus ticket reimbursement for volunteers & asylum seekers

14/10/2026

🌟 Dylan Thomas Centre has won an award for best small museum for 2026!

We’d like to say a huge congratulations to the Dylan Thomas Centre who have been nationally recognised for their exceptional work welcoming children and families. We are incredibly proud that Dylan Thomas Centre is a place of sanctuary, and that shines through with this award too! Llongyfarchiadau 💚

The venue was visited by undercover judges and went on to win one of the main rewards

09/10/2026

07/10/2026

Called to Love!

We are looking forward to attending this event on Saturday 10th October, 9:30am - 3:30pm at St Mary's Catholic Church, Bridgend

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=g1pKcnwUc0-mUHd9wtbGVImjSHYj-3xPlq52Og7nEzxUM1RMVlFDN0dSN0w2MjFPSEs3SkVFUkFZSS4u

Come and join us at this event. You can register using the QR code in the posters, or via the link in the comment below.
SVP Cardiff Central Council CAFOD in South Wales Archdiocese of Cardiff Menevia - Archesgobaeth Caerdydd Mynyw

17/09/2026

Support our friends at Unity in Diversity!

Just before our AGM on 24th September, Unity in Diversity will be holding a Coffee Afternoon fundraiser in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Please join from 4pm at York Place Baptist Church Hall (York Street, SA1 3LZ) for tea, coffee and home made cakes - with every penny raised going to Macmillan Cancer Support.

16/09/2026

Why be part of Swansea City of Sanctuary?

Ahead of our AGM, we're sharing some reflections from people and organisations who are part of the SCoS community, showing the different ways you can get involved and the difference it can make.

Here’s what the Gill had to say:

“Being a volunteer and member of Swansea City of Sanctuary has enabled me to both see and participate in the culture of welcome for refugees and asylum seekers in our city. It has been a real eye opener to attend the Community Cohesion events supported by SCoS, such as international concerts, lunches and get togethers where people of all faiths join to share aspects of their different cultures. I have also been able to carry forward the City of Sanctuary vision as a volunteer teacher with Swansea Asylum Seekers Support, one of the many organisations which are a part of SCoS. It has been a wonderful experience to be a part of the vision and practice of welcome, inclusion and shared experience for newcomers to Swansea seeking Sanctuary.”

Interested in becoming a Member? See our website for more information: https://swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/get-involved

15/09/2026

Why be part of Swansea City of Sanctuary?

Ahead of our AGM, we're sharing some reflections from people and organisations who are part of the SCoS community, showing the different ways you can get involved and the difference it can make.

Here’s what the Stephen had to say:

“I’ve been part of Swansea City of Sanctuary for five years, as volunteer, trustee and treasurer. It’s been a big part of my life. I’ve seen how a warm welcome can make such a difference to people and being involved in the Community Cohesion project has given me a real sense of the benefits that coming together in community can bring. But to sustain this is difficult as there are only a handful of us keeping things going, and it can feel tough at times. We really need more people to join in, become members and get involved! We need more hands, more voices, so we can share the load and give asylum seekers and refugees in Swansea the support they deserve”

Interested in becoming a Member? See our website for more information: https://swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/get-involved

14/09/2026

There are many different ways to be part of the City of Sanctuary movement. Our Awards programme supports organisations across Swansea to develop their own culture of welcome.

Here’s what the Dylan Thomas Centre, an Arts Centre of Sanctuary, had to say about their experience:

“The Dylan Thomas Centre is thrilled to be an Arts Centre of Sanctuary! We’ve had a busy 12 months since the award. With Eric Ngalle Charles, we’ve run creative writing workshops for people seeking sanctuary throughout the year. During Refugee Week, we launched an anthology of work produced in the sessions, Cof Ydyn i / We are Memory. Published by the brilliant Hafan Books. the anthology also includes work by our Young Writers Squad, by learners at Ysgol Bryn Taw with whom we’ve worked, and the women at Valleys Ethnic Minority Support. This summer, we’ve had a busy programme of family engagement workshops, and it’s been wonderful that talented participants from our writing group have come along with their families.”

Interested in becoming a Member? See our website for more information: https://swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/get-involved

11/09/2026

Why be part of Swansea City of Sanctuary?

Ahead of our AGM, we're sharing some reflections from people and organisations who are part of the SCoS community, showing the different ways you can get involved and the difference it can make.

Here’s what Sweeta had to say:

“I joined SCoS because I have lived the asylum process from start to British citizenship, and I knew my experience could help others at that confusing and stressful stage, but I couldn't do it alone. SCoS gave me a community of people with brilliant ideas and real skills and working alongside them has been an amazing chance to grow. My activity has been limited lately while I'm studying, but that is only temporary once I qualify, I will be back with even more knowledge and experience to offer. Being part of this group has shown me what happens when good people pool their knowledge, and I'm proud to be a member!”

Interested in becoming a Member? See our website for more information: https://swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/get-involved

10/09/2026

Join us for our first official Annual General Meeting as a CIO!

Our AGM is open to volunteers, members, supporters and anyone who supports the work of Swansea City of Sanctuary. Come and hear about our work over the past year and find out what’s ahead.

If you’re a Member, it’s also your opportunity to vote on important decisions about the future of the charity - so we need you there!

Registration required, please see our website for more information: https://swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/events/scos-agm-2026