Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary
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Making Barnsley a Safe Place for Those Fleeing War and Persecution
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Cruelty isn’t a solution - and it’s not a distraction we should fall for.
The real issues we face - fixing the NHS, building affordable housing, reducing wealth inequality - are not solved by making life harder for people seeking safety.
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The real issues we face - fixing the NHS, building affordable housing, reducing wealth inequality - are not solved by making life harder for people seeking safety.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Cruelty isn’t a solution - and it’s not a distraction we should fall for.
The real issues we face - fixing the NHS, building affordable housing, reducing wealth inequality - are not solved by making life harder for people seeking safety.
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The real issues we face - fixing the NHS, building affordable housing, reducing wealth inequality - are not solved by making life harder for people seeking safety.
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November 2025 Newsletter
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November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
November 2025 Newsletter
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250 people enjoyed our Celebrating All Our Communities Event on Saturday 1st November 2025- thanks to all the many volunteers who ensured the event was such a success
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
250 people enjoyed our Celebrating All Our Communities Event on Saturday 1st November 2025- thanks to all the many volunteers who ensured the event was such a success
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Some things are meant to be scary 👻 The UK asylum system shouldn't be one of them.
We know that everyone deserves to be safe and part of a community. That’s why we’re building a more welcoming UK for people rebuilding their lives.
This Halloween, stand with us: www.justgiving.com/charity/city...
We know that everyone deserves to be safe and part of a community. That’s why we’re building a more welcoming UK for people rebuilding their lives.
This Halloween, stand with us: www.justgiving.com/charity/city...
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Some things are meant to be scary 👻 The UK asylum system shouldn't be one of them.
We know that everyone deserves to be safe and part of a community. That’s why we’re building a more welcoming UK for people rebuilding their lives.
This Halloween, stand with us: www.justgiving.com/charity/city...
We know that everyone deserves to be safe and part of a community. That’s why we’re building a more welcoming UK for people rebuilding their lives.
This Halloween, stand with us: www.justgiving.com/charity/city...
Thanks to Barnsley UNISON, Barnsley NEU and Barnsley TUC for providing funding for our Celebrating All Our Communities event this coming Saturday
October 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Thanks to Barnsley UNISON, Barnsley NEU and Barnsley TUC for providing funding for our Celebrating All Our Communities event this coming Saturday
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You’ve got £9.95 to last you the whole week… what’s your plan?
This impossible choice is played out in asylum hotels. Whilst people await a decision on their claim, they are banned from working & receive just £9.95 for clothes, travel, data & more.
This is not luxury. This is a hellish limbo.
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This impossible choice is played out in asylum hotels. Whilst people await a decision on their claim, they are banned from working & receive just £9.95 for clothes, travel, data & more.
This is not luxury. This is a hellish limbo.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
You’ve got £9.95 to last you the whole week… what’s your plan?
This impossible choice is played out in asylum hotels. Whilst people await a decision on their claim, they are banned from working & receive just £9.95 for clothes, travel, data & more.
This is not luxury. This is a hellish limbo.
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This impossible choice is played out in asylum hotels. Whilst people await a decision on their claim, they are banned from working & receive just £9.95 for clothes, travel, data & more.
This is not luxury. This is a hellish limbo.
🧵
Celebrating All Our Communities
October 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Celebrating All Our Communities
Some brilliant open mic nights at the Lightbox
October 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Some brilliant open mic nights at the Lightbox
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Welcome to City of Sanctuary! 💫
We bring communities together to build a society where everyone belongs and everyone matters.
At a time of rising hostility, we create safe spaces, challenge division and champion human dignity.
We are a movement of welcome - and we can’t wait for you to join us.
We bring communities together to build a society where everyone belongs and everyone matters.
At a time of rising hostility, we create safe spaces, challenge division and champion human dignity.
We are a movement of welcome - and we can’t wait for you to join us.
October 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Welcome to City of Sanctuary! 💫
We bring communities together to build a society where everyone belongs and everyone matters.
At a time of rising hostility, we create safe spaces, challenge division and champion human dignity.
We are a movement of welcome - and we can’t wait for you to join us.
We bring communities together to build a society where everyone belongs and everyone matters.
At a time of rising hostility, we create safe spaces, challenge division and champion human dignity.
We are a movement of welcome - and we can’t wait for you to join us.
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Celebrating Our Communities - Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary
We are seeking community group and information stalls at our family event ‘Celebrating Our Communities’ to be held on Saturday 1st November 2025 in Barnsley town centre. Barnsley community groups ar...
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September 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Great to see creative talent being celebrated and shared in Barnsley
September 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Great to see creative talent being celebrated and shared in Barnsley
Great open mic event at Barnsley Lightbox tonight
September 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Great open mic event at Barnsley Lightbox tonight
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"As the political rhetoric has become more toxic... the real-world consequences for those inside the hotels and for organisations like my own and many others... become more dire." @enversol.bsky.social writing in today's @theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Asylum seekers are being targeted – and so are those who help them. It’s a disturbing new reality | Enver Solomon
Far-right influencers are menacing charities and individuals to further isolate the people we work with. Ensuring safety is now part of the job, says Enver Solomon of the Refugee Council
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August 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"As the political rhetoric has become more toxic... the real-world consequences for those inside the hotels and for organisations like my own and many others... become more dire." @enversol.bsky.social writing in today's @theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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We stand with people seeking sanctuary.
We began in Sheffield in 2005 with a city saying, “You're welcome here”. Since then, communities across the UK have carried that same message forward.
If you stand up for your community, stand with people seeking sanctuary, & stand against hatred - join us.
We began in Sheffield in 2005 with a city saying, “You're welcome here”. Since then, communities across the UK have carried that same message forward.
If you stand up for your community, stand with people seeking sanctuary, & stand against hatred - join us.
August 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We stand with people seeking sanctuary.
We began in Sheffield in 2005 with a city saying, “You're welcome here”. Since then, communities across the UK have carried that same message forward.
If you stand up for your community, stand with people seeking sanctuary, & stand against hatred - join us.
We began in Sheffield in 2005 with a city saying, “You're welcome here”. Since then, communities across the UK have carried that same message forward.
If you stand up for your community, stand with people seeking sanctuary, & stand against hatred - join us.
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In response to the migrant deal with France, announced today, our CEO @enversol.bsky.social has said:
July 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In response to the migrant deal with France, announced today, our CEO @enversol.bsky.social has said:
Penistone Refugee Support Group meeting today at 2pm -all welcome barnsley.cityofsanctuary.org/2025/07/01/n...
Penistone Refugee Support Group - Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary
The next meeting is at 2pm on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at St Johns Church – all welcome. At their February 2023 meeting Penistone Town Council approved a motion which : (i) recognises and celebrates the ...
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July 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Penistone Refugee Support Group meeting today at 2pm -all welcome barnsley.cityofsanctuary.org/2025/07/01/n...
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Open Meeting -7th July 2025 - Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary
Our next Meeting will be at 3pm -5pm on Monday 7th July 2025 at Barnsley Town Hall. New members and visitors are always welcome.
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June 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Everyone welcome to our next open meeting on 7th July 2025 barnsley.cityofsanctuary.org/2025/06/25/o...
Successful Refugee Week in Barnsley barnsley.cityofsanctuary.org/2025/06/21/r...
Refugee Week - Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary
A number of events were held between Monday 16th and Friday 20th June 2025 to celebrate Refugee Week in Barnsley. On Monday 16th June 2025, Education Learning Support Hub held a successful and busy op...
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June 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Free movie showing 11am today in Wellington House barnsley.cityofsanctuary.org/2025/06/19/r...
Fremont - Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary
All adults welcome to this film. Friday 20th June 2025 11am-1pm Free Movie Over 12s. Refreshments available A moving and hilarious comedy-drama.Donya, a young Afghan who moved to Fremont, California a...
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June 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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today -all adults welcome
June 18, 2025 at 6:45 AM
today -all adults welcome
Events in Barnsley during Refugee Week
June 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Events in Barnsley during Refugee Week
18th June 2025
June 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
18th June 2025