In 2015, Birmingham declared itself a City of Sanctuary!
The Birmingham City of Sanctuary group is part of a national network building a culture of hospitality and welcome. We support and link with a wide range of projects supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
Latest News
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Nelson Mandela Primary School – Birmingham’s latest School of Sanctuary
Nelson Mandela Primary School in Birmingham received the Sanctuary Award on 15th July. The school became a Rights Respecting School…
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Two new primary schools in Birmingham receive the Sanctuary Award
In June, two Birmingham primary schools received the Sanctuary Award.
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Margaret Fingerhut’s piano recital for Birmingham City of Sanctuary
On 2nd June, the acclaimed pianist Margaret Fingerhut gave a recital at Bournville Quaker Meeting House to raise funds for Birmingham City of Sanctuary. There was not a spare seat to be had, and the music – brilliantly-played pieces by composers who had lived in exile or who had themselves…