Wales is aiming to become the world’s first ‘Nation of Sanctuary’. Our vision is of a Wales in which wherever people seeking sanctuary go, they are met with welcome, understanding and celebration of their unique contribution to the rich tapestry of Welsh life.
We know that it will take action from a wide range of people and organisations, all over Wales, to make this vision a reality. We’re pleased we already have the support of Welsh Government and have started some really exciting work with universities, the health service and trade unions.
There are many successful City of Sanctuary groups across Wales carrying out amazing work in their communities. Find your local group here: List of City of Sanctuary groups | City of Sanctuary. If there is no group local to you, get in touch to find out how to set up a new group.
If you’d like to join the movement to make Wales a Nation of Sanctuary, contact us at [email protected].
News from Wales: Nation of Sanctuary
News from the Nation of Sanctuary networks
Abergavenny Town of Sanctuary wins prestigious Nation of Sanctuary Award
On June 16th 2025 two representatives from AToS gathered at the Coal Exchange, Cardiff with other finalists of the Welsh…
Llangattock School of Sanctuary ; A celebration.
Link to article in B&R
SCoS AGM 2025
We’re pleased to announce our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be taking place online on Monday 19th May 2025. This…
Hair today- gone tomorrow!
Rev Liz Bramley has raised over £700 from donations from friends, family and parishioners for having a hair cut! This…
Exploring New Goals: Meeting with Swansea City AFC Foundation
Last week our volunteers had a very fruitful meeting with Lloyd Thomas from the Swansea City AFC Foundation to discuss…
Meeting with Tonia Antoniazzi (MP)
On Friday 22nd November, a group from Swansea City of Sanctuary headed to the Central Library to meet with the…
Don’t let the far right divide us!
The Far Right are threatening to descend on Swansea on Saturday November 23rd. We, together with Stand Up to Racism…
Your Support is Needed!
Dear Swansea City of Sanctuary supporters,
Swansea Libraries celebrate their sanctuary status!
Swansea Library Services celebrated all of the libraries in Swansea becoming nationally recognised as Libraries of Sanctuary on 23rd August…
Mourn the Victims and Resist Racism
The following text was a speech made by Martha, one of our Management Committee Members, at a Cardiff Rally on…
Refugee Week:-Awards evening 14th June 2024
We kicked off our Refugee Week celebrations with an awards ceremony, complete with an audience of over 200 people and…
Speak Out Against Rwanda
Swansea City of Sanctuary supporters joined the Speak Out against Rwanda organised by Swansea Stand Up To Racism in the…
HBTSR public meeting April 2024
On 15th April, Hay, Brecon and Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees {HBTSR} held an Open Public meeting to celebrate the support…
Statement: End to the Welcome Ticket Scheme
In a statement written on 7th March, the Welsh Government have confirmed the end of the Welcome Ticket scheme, providing…
‘Fair Begins Here’ in Hay Castle
note the beautiful orange heart bunting made by Virginia and the kites made by Annie
Local launch of ‘Fair Begins Here’ – new campaign by Together with Refugees . February 2024
Orange Heart poster
Sanctuary in the Senedd 2023
Sanctuary in the Senedd is an annual event which aims to bring attention to the voices of people who have…
County of Sanctuary
On July 11th 2023 Powys County Council Cabinet approved a proposal to join the City of Sanctuary local authority network…
Help us reach our target for 2023/24!
We have set up a LocalGiving appeal: Help us reach our target for 2023/24!