Welsh Refugee Council
@welshrefcouncil.bsky.social
Wales' national charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Wales.
Elusen genedlaethol Cymru sy’n cefnogi ffoaduriaid a cheiswyr lloches yng Nghymru.
https://wrc.wales/
Elusen genedlaethol Cymru sy’n cefnogi ffoaduriaid a cheiswyr lloches yng Nghymru.
https://wrc.wales/
Don't miss out ⏰
Nominations for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards close today. This is the moment to shine a light on someone making a real difference in the community.
Do you know someone who shows up and helps build a more welcoming spaces?
👉 Nominate them today: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
Nominations for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards close today. This is the moment to shine a light on someone making a real difference in the community.
Do you know someone who shows up and helps build a more welcoming spaces?
👉 Nominate them today: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
February 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Don't miss out ⏰
Nominations for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards close today. This is the moment to shine a light on someone making a real difference in the community.
Do you know someone who shows up and helps build a more welcoming spaces?
👉 Nominate them today: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
Nominations for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards close today. This is the moment to shine a light on someone making a real difference in the community.
Do you know someone who shows up and helps build a more welcoming spaces?
👉 Nominate them today: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
📣 NEW jobs at the Welsh Refugee Council
These are two exciting roles to support sanctuary seeking services across Wales. Both are an opportunity to bring people together to build stronger communities.
👉 If this sounds like you, apply here: wrc.wales/work-with-us/
These are two exciting roles to support sanctuary seeking services across Wales. Both are an opportunity to bring people together to build stronger communities.
👉 If this sounds like you, apply here: wrc.wales/work-with-us/
February 17, 2026 at 12:02 PM
📣 NEW jobs at the Welsh Refugee Council
These are two exciting roles to support sanctuary seeking services across Wales. Both are an opportunity to bring people together to build stronger communities.
👉 If this sounds like you, apply here: wrc.wales/work-with-us/
These are two exciting roles to support sanctuary seeking services across Wales. Both are an opportunity to bring people together to build stronger communities.
👉 If this sounds like you, apply here: wrc.wales/work-with-us/
Have you sent your Valentine's cards yet?
Show someone how much you care with a nomination for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards 💫
Show someone you appreciate them and nominate your community heroes here 👉 wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
#TogetherWithRefugees
Show someone how much you care with a nomination for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards 💫
Show someone you appreciate them and nominate your community heroes here 👉 wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
#TogetherWithRefugees
February 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Have you sent your Valentine's cards yet?
Show someone how much you care with a nomination for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards 💫
Show someone you appreciate them and nominate your community heroes here 👉 wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
#TogetherWithRefugees
Show someone how much you care with a nomination for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards 💫
Show someone you appreciate them and nominate your community heroes here 👉 wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
#TogetherWithRefugees
Ever wondered how the Nation of Sanctuary vision actually makes a difference for people in Wales?
We joined Glitter Cymru and @hubcymruafrica.wales to talk about what this means in reality and how it strengthens our communities every day.
🎧 Tune in here: wrc.wales/talking-sanc...
We joined Glitter Cymru and @hubcymruafrica.wales to talk about what this means in reality and how it strengthens our communities every day.
🎧 Tune in here: wrc.wales/talking-sanc...
Talking sanctuary with Wales, Africa, and the World - Welsh Refugee Council
How does the Nation of Sanctuary plan work? And what would happen if we lost this support service in Wales?
wrc.wales
January 29, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Ever wondered how the Nation of Sanctuary vision actually makes a difference for people in Wales?
We joined Glitter Cymru and @hubcymruafrica.wales to talk about what this means in reality and how it strengthens our communities every day.
🎧 Tune in here: wrc.wales/talking-sanc...
We joined Glitter Cymru and @hubcymruafrica.wales to talk about what this means in reality and how it strengthens our communities every day.
🎧 Tune in here: wrc.wales/talking-sanc...
We had a fantastic morning with @refugeeweek.bsky.social planning this year's event on theme of Courage 🧡
Book a space at the online conference in February to get your ideas in place for year's #RefugeeWeek:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...
Book a space at the online conference in February to get your ideas in place for year's #RefugeeWeek:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...
Refugee Week 2026 Conference (Online)
Join us for the Refugee Week 2026 Conference and find out how to get involved in this year's festival!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 9:33 AM
We had a fantastic morning with @refugeeweek.bsky.social planning this year's event on theme of Courage 🧡
Book a space at the online conference in February to get your ideas in place for year's #RefugeeWeek:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...
Book a space at the online conference in February to get your ideas in place for year's #RefugeeWeek:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...
Reposted by Welsh Refugee Council
In this Christmas special, I explore what the nativity story teaches us about welcoming refugees and asylum seekers today with @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social & chaplains from Cardiff University.
Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com/e/jesus-was-...
Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com/e/jesus-was-...
December 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In this Christmas special, I explore what the nativity story teaches us about welcoming refugees and asylum seekers today with @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social & chaplains from Cardiff University.
Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com/e/jesus-was-...
Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com/e/jesus-was-...
Nation of Sanctuary Awards 2026 nominations are now OPEN 🌟
Every day, incredible individuals and groups work tirelessly to create welcoming spaces. And now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!
✅ Everything you need to nominate is right here: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
Every day, incredible individuals and groups work tirelessly to create welcoming spaces. And now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!
✅ Everything you need to nominate is right here: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
Nation of Sanctuary Awards 2026: Nominations now OPEN! - Welsh Refugee Council
Last year, people across Wales shared a record number of nominations and stories that inspired, moved, and energised communities. Now we’re inviting you to celebrate even more extraordinary people.
wrc.wales
December 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Nation of Sanctuary Awards 2026 nominations are now OPEN 🌟
Every day, incredible individuals and groups work tirelessly to create welcoming spaces. And now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!
✅ Everything you need to nominate is right here: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
Every day, incredible individuals and groups work tirelessly to create welcoming spaces. And now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!
✅ Everything you need to nominate is right here: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...
When someone is recognised as a refugee but only offered a short-term status, what follows isn’t safety: it’s limbo.
Read our full statement to hear why the UK Government's proposals will lead to insecurity without solving any of the real issues ⬇️
wrc.wales/our-response...
Read our full statement to hear why the UK Government's proposals will lead to insecurity without solving any of the real issues ⬇️
wrc.wales/our-response...
Our response to the proposed asylum reforms - Welsh Refugee Council
In Wales, our Nation of Sanctuary vision starts from a simple truth: people begin rebuilding their lives the moment they feel safe.
wrc.wales
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
When someone is recognised as a refugee but only offered a short-term status, what follows isn’t safety: it’s limbo.
Read our full statement to hear why the UK Government's proposals will lead to insecurity without solving any of the real issues ⬇️
wrc.wales/our-response...
Read our full statement to hear why the UK Government's proposals will lead to insecurity without solving any of the real issues ⬇️
wrc.wales/our-response...
Reposted by Welsh Refugee Council
Lets show people that Wales really is a Nation of Sanctuary - help me raise some needed funds to support the work @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social do ....
www.justgiving.com/page/restart...
www.justgiving.com/page/restart...
David's fundraiser for WELSH REFUGEE COUNCIL
Help David Elsmere raise money to support WELSH REFUGEE COUNCIL
www.justgiving.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Lets show people that Wales really is a Nation of Sanctuary - help me raise some needed funds to support the work @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social do ....
www.justgiving.com/page/restart...
www.justgiving.com/page/restart...
#halfterm feel like too long ago?
Last week was extra-special for our sanctuary seeking families who had some exciting first experiences and formed new friendships 🌿
wrc.wales/what-happene...
Last week was extra-special for our sanctuary seeking families who had some exciting first experiences and formed new friendships 🌿
wrc.wales/what-happene...
What happened at Play Project this half term? - Welsh Refugee Council
All year our play project team create safe and supportive play spaces for young children and their sanctuary seeking families.
wrc.wales
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#halfterm feel like too long ago?
Last week was extra-special for our sanctuary seeking families who had some exciting first experiences and formed new friendships 🌿
wrc.wales/what-happene...
Last week was extra-special for our sanctuary seeking families who had some exciting first experiences and formed new friendships 🌿
wrc.wales/what-happene...
Sanctuary seekers are ready to give back to communities who welcomed them and build a stronger Wales for everyone. Current barriers to employment for people who are here and willing to contribute just don't make sense.
But there's a solution: businessnewswales.com/is-the-solut...
But there's a solution: businessnewswales.com/is-the-solut...
October 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Sanctuary seekers are ready to give back to communities who welcomed them and build a stronger Wales for everyone. Current barriers to employment for people who are here and willing to contribute just don't make sense.
But there's a solution: businessnewswales.com/is-the-solut...
But there's a solution: businessnewswales.com/is-the-solut...
We're hiring 📣
Our caseworkers are at the heart of our work 🧡
If you're passionate about supporting sanctuary seekers and refugees to build connections in communities, then this is the opportunity for you ⬇️
Our caseworkers are at the heart of our work 🧡
If you're passionate about supporting sanctuary seekers and refugees to build connections in communities, then this is the opportunity for you ⬇️
September 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We're hiring 📣
Our caseworkers are at the heart of our work 🧡
If you're passionate about supporting sanctuary seekers and refugees to build connections in communities, then this is the opportunity for you ⬇️
Our caseworkers are at the heart of our work 🧡
If you're passionate about supporting sanctuary seekers and refugees to build connections in communities, then this is the opportunity for you ⬇️
Next Saturday, our friends at Senedd 4 Ukraine have organised a whole day to celebrate films and stories from Ukraine!
Saturday 20 September 📅
Chapter Cardiff CF5 1QE 📍
Tickets are FREE but limited: bit.ly/ukrfest2025
So make sure you don't miss out
Saturday 20 September 📅
Chapter Cardiff CF5 1QE 📍
Tickets are FREE but limited: bit.ly/ukrfest2025
So make sure you don't miss out
September 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Next Saturday, our friends at Senedd 4 Ukraine have organised a whole day to celebrate films and stories from Ukraine!
Saturday 20 September 📅
Chapter Cardiff CF5 1QE 📍
Tickets are FREE but limited: bit.ly/ukrfest2025
So make sure you don't miss out
Saturday 20 September 📅
Chapter Cardiff CF5 1QE 📍
Tickets are FREE but limited: bit.ly/ukrfest2025
So make sure you don't miss out
Stronger communities are forged when we stand together, looking out for one another🧡
This week's Westminster event reminded us of the support for building places rooted in fairness and safety.
@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social and @refugeecouncil.bsky.social what a pleasure to work together
This week's Westminster event reminded us of the support for building places rooted in fairness and safety.
@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social and @refugeecouncil.bsky.social what a pleasure to work together
September 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Stronger communities are forged when we stand together, looking out for one another🧡
This week's Westminster event reminded us of the support for building places rooted in fairness and safety.
@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social and @refugeecouncil.bsky.social what a pleasure to work together
This week's Westminster event reminded us of the support for building places rooted in fairness and safety.
@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social and @refugeecouncil.bsky.social what a pleasure to work together
Fantastic to have such strong supporters for a fairer Wales for all 🧡 diolch o galon
Thanks to @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social for the invite to the Celebration of Reugee Integration event at Westminster on Tuesday.
Inspiring to hear of the work being done, and important to hear how much more needs to be done across all our communities.
Inspiring to hear of the work being done, and important to hear how much more needs to be done across all our communities.
September 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Fantastic to have such strong supporters for a fairer Wales for all 🧡 diolch o galon
Our team had the best time at Glitter Pride 🌈
Groups like Glitter Cymru who create such important spaces for LGBTQI+ people, including sanctuary seekers and refugees.
Diolch o galon to all who made our first Glitter Pride so memorable!
Groups like Glitter Cymru who create such important spaces for LGBTQI+ people, including sanctuary seekers and refugees.
Diolch o galon to all who made our first Glitter Pride so memorable!
August 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Our team had the best time at Glitter Pride 🌈
Groups like Glitter Cymru who create such important spaces for LGBTQI+ people, including sanctuary seekers and refugees.
Diolch o galon to all who made our first Glitter Pride so memorable!
Groups like Glitter Cymru who create such important spaces for LGBTQI+ people, including sanctuary seekers and refugees.
Diolch o galon to all who made our first Glitter Pride so memorable!
Want a job that really makes a difference?
We have three NEW vacancies at the Welsh Refugee Council!
Join the team where every day you'll work with sanctuary seekers and refugees to build strong connections and better futures 🧡
We have three NEW vacancies at the Welsh Refugee Council!
Join the team where every day you'll work with sanctuary seekers and refugees to build strong connections and better futures 🧡
August 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Want a job that really makes a difference?
We have three NEW vacancies at the Welsh Refugee Council!
Join the team where every day you'll work with sanctuary seekers and refugees to build strong connections and better futures 🧡
We have three NEW vacancies at the Welsh Refugee Council!
Join the team where every day you'll work with sanctuary seekers and refugees to build strong connections and better futures 🧡
Growing together for #WorldNatureConservationDay 🌱
Sanctuary seeking children and their families spent the day in nature in the beautiful Global Gardens project
The children foraged fruits to make apple and blackberry jam with their mums. Dished out over yoghurt, it was absolutely delicious!
Sanctuary seeking children and their families spent the day in nature in the beautiful Global Gardens project
The children foraged fruits to make apple and blackberry jam with their mums. Dished out over yoghurt, it was absolutely delicious!
July 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Growing together for #WorldNatureConservationDay 🌱
Sanctuary seeking children and their families spent the day in nature in the beautiful Global Gardens project
The children foraged fruits to make apple and blackberry jam with their mums. Dished out over yoghurt, it was absolutely delicious!
Sanctuary seeking children and their families spent the day in nature in the beautiful Global Gardens project
The children foraged fruits to make apple and blackberry jam with their mums. Dished out over yoghurt, it was absolutely delicious!
Our response to the restart of Syrian asylum decisions 🧵
July 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Our response to the restart of Syrian asylum decisions 🧵
Lots of us feel our mental and physical health go hand in hand, but what does this look like in reality?
Over the last year, together with Cardiff University we've been learning how treating mental and physical health together can lead to better results than treating each separately ❤️
Over the last year, together with Cardiff University we've been learning how treating mental and physical health together can lead to better results than treating each separately ❤️
July 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Lots of us feel our mental and physical health go hand in hand, but what does this look like in reality?
Over the last year, together with Cardiff University we've been learning how treating mental and physical health together can lead to better results than treating each separately ❤️
Over the last year, together with Cardiff University we've been learning how treating mental and physical health together can lead to better results than treating each separately ❤️
Introducing @cardiff-hub.bsky.social's new teen book group! 📖
Open to all teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old
First session on Thursday 10 July so register your interest today: bit.ly/460xZkE
Open to all teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old
First session on Thursday 10 July so register your interest today: bit.ly/460xZkE
July 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Introducing @cardiff-hub.bsky.social's new teen book group! 📖
Open to all teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old
First session on Thursday 10 July so register your interest today: bit.ly/460xZkE
Open to all teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old
First session on Thursday 10 July so register your interest today: bit.ly/460xZkE
For 7 months, Syrian individuals and families across the UK have been stuck in limbo, with no control over their future.
The UK Government's decision to pause decisions on Syrian asylum and settlement cases has a huge human cost
Here's Tuka's story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The UK Government's decision to pause decisions on Syrian asylum and settlement cases has a huge human cost
Here's Tuka's story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Syrian asylum seeker says freeze on claims 'like slowly dying'
The UK paused Syrian asylum and settlement claims after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
For 7 months, Syrian individuals and families across the UK have been stuck in limbo, with no control over their future.
The UK Government's decision to pause decisions on Syrian asylum and settlement cases has a huge human cost
Here's Tuka's story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The UK Government's decision to pause decisions on Syrian asylum and settlement cases has a huge human cost
Here's Tuka's story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What happens at a Welsh Refugee Council housing forum?
We meet with refugees to:
Provide accurate housing information ✅
Offer alternatives to social housing, including private rentals and shared accommodation ✅
Empower individuals to make the best decision for them ✅
We meet with refugees to:
Provide accurate housing information ✅
Offer alternatives to social housing, including private rentals and shared accommodation ✅
Empower individuals to make the best decision for them ✅
June 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
What happens at a Welsh Refugee Council housing forum?
We meet with refugees to:
Provide accurate housing information ✅
Offer alternatives to social housing, including private rentals and shared accommodation ✅
Empower individuals to make the best decision for them ✅
We meet with refugees to:
Provide accurate housing information ✅
Offer alternatives to social housing, including private rentals and shared accommodation ✅
Empower individuals to make the best decision for them ✅
Your story matters — all year round 🧡
We're inviting people across Wales to share their migration stories. And we'd love you to help us create a collection of stories to reflect the experiences and cultures in Wales today.
wrc.wales/shaping-nati...
We're inviting people across Wales to share their migration stories. And we'd love you to help us create a collection of stories to reflect the experiences and cultures in Wales today.
wrc.wales/shaping-nati...
Shaping Nations - Welsh Refugee Council
Celebrating migrant stories through art, community workshops, and educational events can help Wales become a safe and supportive space for sanctuary seekers today.
wrc.wales
June 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Your story matters — all year round 🧡
We're inviting people across Wales to share their migration stories. And we'd love you to help us create a collection of stories to reflect the experiences and cultures in Wales today.
wrc.wales/shaping-nati...
We're inviting people across Wales to share their migration stories. And we'd love you to help us create a collection of stories to reflect the experiences and cultures in Wales today.
wrc.wales/shaping-nati...
Passionate about advocacy and change?
Join Welsh Refugee Council as our new Communications Manager!
You'll lead a campaign to amplify the voices and lived experiences of people seeking sanctuary and build meaningful relationships with political leaders 🧡
wrc.wales/communicatio...
Join Welsh Refugee Council as our new Communications Manager!
You'll lead a campaign to amplify the voices and lived experiences of people seeking sanctuary and build meaningful relationships with political leaders 🧡
wrc.wales/communicatio...
Communications Manager - Welsh Refugee Council
Join us at the Welsh Refugee Council as a Communications Manager, helping sanctuary seekers and refugees build new lives in Wales.
wrc.wales
June 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Passionate about advocacy and change?
Join Welsh Refugee Council as our new Communications Manager!
You'll lead a campaign to amplify the voices and lived experiences of people seeking sanctuary and build meaningful relationships with political leaders 🧡
wrc.wales/communicatio...
Join Welsh Refugee Council as our new Communications Manager!
You'll lead a campaign to amplify the voices and lived experiences of people seeking sanctuary and build meaningful relationships with political leaders 🧡
wrc.wales/communicatio...