A new constitution was agreed at Barnsley City of Sanctuary AGM on Wednesday 5th June 2024 attended by 24 people.
The aim of our organisation is to:
- Create a culture of welcome for asylum seekers and refugees, challenging hostility and discrimination in all its forms.
- Publicise and celebrate the contribution of asylum seekers and refugees to their local communities and to UK society and culture
- Work with local communities and with other relevant organisations to support asylum seekers and refugees
- Campaign for the rights of asylum seekers and refugees and oppose anti-migrant legislation
- Encourage organisations and institutions in Barnsley (including BMBC) to become part of the City of Sanctuary national network.
- Amplify the voices of people with lived experience to ensure they are central in our activities and decision making