Lancaster and Morecambe City of Sanctuary is a collaborative forum, bringing together voluntary sector organisations who support forcibly displaced people living locally.
We are passionate about collaborating to provide a welcoming place of safety for people fleeing war, violence and persecution, building a culture of hospitality and inclusiveness within the city.
We raise funds to relieve poverty; giving grants to individuals in need and providing welcome packs for all new arrivals.
Together with our partner organisations, we provide English classes, bikes, musical instruments, football and social activities to promote health and well-being.
We work with councils, politicians, schools, agencies, local authorities and other organisations to draw attention to the issues faced by those seeking sanctuary.
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Quote by Inderjit Singh Bhogal, founder of City of Sanctuary
Photos by Andrew Hall and Ricardo Gomez Angel
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Bikes for Morecambe!
The increased number of people seeking asylum living locally has brought a range of challenges, including how to help the guys there to move around. Our initial response at the bike project was that it can't be done: we don't have…
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Meet Elizabeth
How long have you been a City of Sanctuary Trustee? What role do you hold within the Trustees?
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Our visit to RSPB at Leighton Moss
During August 2021 we were invited to visit the Royal Society of Protection of Birds' (RSPB) conservation area in Leighton Moss in the North West.
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TARGET REACHED
Lancaster and Morecambe City of Sanctuary
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URGENT APPEAL – Family Learning Project
URGENT APPEAL to fund Lancaster & Morecambe City of Sanctuary Family Learning Project; providing activity packs for families and tutor expenses incl online platform subscription.
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ESOL classes with a difference for Lancaster asylum seekers and refugees during lockdown
One year ago we had two ESOL classes in Lancaster which met on a Friday afternoon for two hours each and were taught by two ESOL volunteer tutors. We supplemented the local Lancaster and Morecambe College classes that were running…
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Global Link continues to offer help
Because of Coronavirus most support services, including education, English, advice and information, and Lunch Drop-ins and meetings have been temporarily suspended.
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Help and Advice
If you need help or advice please text or call: 07731 552259 Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm
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Margaret Fingerhut’s finale concert “Let us be Together” live-streamed on Facebook on 5th June at 8pm
Margaret Fingerhut will be playing a finale concert “Let us be Together” of her amazing fundraising effort for the City of Sanctuary network on Friday 5th June 2020 at 8 pm – 9:15 pm. The concert will be live-streamed on…
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A County of Refuge: Refugees in Cumbria 1933-1941
This book about refugees in Cumbria at the beginning of the second world war has just been published. Not only is it fascinating, but it also provides contrasts and comparisons with our present day situation. The author Rob David is…
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ESOL report Spring 2020
City of Sanctuary ESOL report March 2020
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New book showcasing Syrian food, families and culture
Four women from Lancaster are part of a group of 100 refugees across Lancashire who have spent one year creating a recipe book showcasing Syrian food, families and culture. Rima Al Rassas, Amina Al Hassan, Batoul Einja and Ibtisam Hadifeh…