Wherever we come from, we all have a right to feel safe. That’s why city by city, community by community, City of Sanctuary is building a more welcoming UK for people rebuilding their lives here.

Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary is a member of the City of Sanctuary movement. This is a network are made up of thousands of ordinary people all around the country who are stepping up to support people seeking sanctuary in our communities. There are 100+ of these community-led groups across the UK.

All those involved with City of Sanctuary must cohere to five core values: being inclusive by welcoming people from all backgrounds and prioritising diversity and equality; maintaining openness through collaborative work across networks and partnerships; ensuring participation by involving people seeking sanctuary in all decision-making levels and supporting their leadership development; inspiring change through enthusiasm, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to enhance refugee welcome efforts; and upholding integrity by maintaining high ethical standards and always acting in the best interests of those seeking sanctuary.

City of Sanctuary UK coordinates, supports and grows these networks of welcome. Find out more about the City of Sanctuary movement across the UK and Ireland.