Sanctuary Kirklees is part of the national City of Sanctuary movement aiming to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Our goal is to create a network of groups and organisations throughout Kirklees which are proud to be places of safety for people seeking sanctuary and helping them integrate into their local communities.
Sanctuary Kirklees helps create a welcome for people whose lives are in danger in their own countries.
It is a place where:
- the skills and cultures of people seeking sanctuary are valued, where they are included in local communities and able to contribute to the life of the city.
- community groups, local government, media, business, schools and colleges have a shared commitment to offering sanctuary, so that it is seen as part of the city’s identity by local people.
- people seeking sanctuary can easily build relationships with local people as neighbours, friends and colleagues.
Through these relationships, local people can come to understand the injustices refugees face, and become motivated to support and defend them.
Kirklees has a long tradition of giving a warm welcome to people from many nationalities and backgrounds. Over recent years the town has offered a home to people who have lost their homes and families and we wish to celebrate the welcoming attitudes of Kirklees people and organisations.
Our aim is to encourage the creation of a network of towns and villages throughout Kirklees which are proud to be places of safety, and which include people seeking sanctuary fully in the life of their communities.
How you can help
Are you part of a group or organisation who would support City of Sanctuary by signing the resolution of support? City of Sanctuary support can include community centres, charities, social clubs, schools, local services and businesses, as well as refugee organizations and volunteers. Supporting organisations promise to welcome and include people seeking sanctuary in their activities.
There are many ways to include sanctuary seekers in your activities and you can find plenty of action ideas in the resources pages above.
Sanctuary Kirklees is very grateful for financial support from Kirklees Council, Arts Council England and many individual donations.
Latest News
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Congratulations Kirklees Library – now a Library of Sanctuary!
We are delighted to award Kirklees Libraries with the Library of Sanctuary Award making it the first library service in the Yorkshire and Humber region to be recognised.
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How you can speak out against the Government’s immigration and asylum proposals
How you can speak out against the proposals
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Refugee week 2020
Refugee Week 2020: Imagine
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The Buzz Project
Sanctuary kirklees is busy in the background...we have plenty of ongoing lockdown activities(sociallly distanced of course)we will be posting updates each day this week on our facebook page linked below
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Growing communities
GROWING COMMUNITIES
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“Growing Communities Project”
Sanctuary Kirklees has leased a plot of land from local landowners which will be used to grow organic fruit and vegetables in Golcar. Volunteers from all communities are welcome to join this exciting, co-operative and productive venture. If you are…
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A wonderful Sanctuary Kirklees AGM this evening
A wonderful Sanctuary Kirklees AGM this evening.Great gathering of knowledgable, skilled, enthusiastic, creative and compassionate people. Interesting project reports from The Buzz Project, One World Craft Group and Writing Group, the Sudanese Women's Group, Carry My Story, Growing Communities, Radi…
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A wonderful day today at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
A wonderful day today at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the last of our Refugee Week activities for 2019! It was the first visit for the group to the YSP. We had a very busy and enjoyable day experiencing the Sculpture…
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Steering Group Tonight
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Annual General Meeting 1st December
It’s our AGM on Thursday 1st December at Huddersfield Town Hall 6.30 – 8.30pm – all welcome!
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World Party 8 October 2016
We had another fantastic World Party again this year - huge thanks to all who came and who took part!
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Walk For Home
Saturday, 30 May 2015 - 10:00am - 1:30pm