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/
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
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 🧵
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
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 ✅
Pride. Hope. Happiness. Solidarity. Gratitude.
We have felt it all this week 🧡
We'll be carrying the spirit of this @refugeeweek.bsky.social into all that we do to make Wales a #Nation\ofSanctuary.
One thing is for certain, if you look close enough, you'll find an orange heart to lead the way
We have felt it all this week 🧡
We'll be carrying the spirit of this @refugeeweek.bsky.social into all that we do to make Wales a #Nation\ofSanctuary.
One thing is for certain, if you look close enough, you'll find an orange heart to lead the way
June 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Pride. Hope. Happiness. Solidarity. Gratitude.
We have felt it all this week 🧡
We'll be carrying the spirit of this @refugeeweek.bsky.social into all that we do to make Wales a #Nation\ofSanctuary.
One thing is for certain, if you look close enough, you'll find an orange heart to lead the way
We have felt it all this week 🧡
We'll be carrying the spirit of this @refugeeweek.bsky.social into all that we do to make Wales a #Nation\ofSanctuary.
One thing is for certain, if you look close enough, you'll find an orange heart to lead the way
If you loved #NationofSanctuary and want to get want to be part of the next great event, sign up to become a member!
Gain great perks, including NEW members mixers (coming soon!!) and regular insights
Go on, we're a friendly bunch: app.donorfy.com/form/05GRU0O...
Gain great perks, including NEW members mixers (coming soon!!) and regular insights
Go on, we're a friendly bunch: app.donorfy.com/form/05GRU0O...
June 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If you loved #NationofSanctuary and want to get want to be part of the next great event, sign up to become a member!
Gain great perks, including NEW members mixers (coming soon!!) and regular insights
Go on, we're a friendly bunch: app.donorfy.com/form/05GRU0O...
Gain great perks, including NEW members mixers (coming soon!!) and regular insights
Go on, we're a friendly bunch: app.donorfy.com/form/05GRU0O...
Our friends DPIA Wales are running an important Advocacy Forum this month with @victimsupport.bsky.social offering advice on hate crime experiences
Thursday 19 June 2025, 10-11am
Join on Zoom - ID: 972 1317 5675
This session is open to everyone - contact the team if you need help with data costs 💻
Thursday 19 June 2025, 10-11am
Join on Zoom - ID: 972 1317 5675
This session is open to everyone - contact the team if you need help with data costs 💻
June 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Our friends DPIA Wales are running an important Advocacy Forum this month with @victimsupport.bsky.social offering advice on hate crime experiences
Thursday 19 June 2025, 10-11am
Join on Zoom - ID: 972 1317 5675
This session is open to everyone - contact the team if you need help with data costs 💻
Thursday 19 June 2025, 10-11am
Join on Zoom - ID: 972 1317 5675
This session is open to everyone - contact the team if you need help with data costs 💻
June is here which means @refugeeweek.bsky.social is just around the corner!
It's all about taking part in a Simple Acts to stand in solidarity with refugees. Every act shows the power of community and connection 🧡
It's all about taking part in a Simple Acts to stand in solidarity with refugees. Every act shows the power of community and connection 🧡
June 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
June is here which means @refugeeweek.bsky.social is just around the corner!
It's all about taking part in a Simple Acts to stand in solidarity with refugees. Every act shows the power of community and connection 🧡
It's all about taking part in a Simple Acts to stand in solidarity with refugees. Every act shows the power of community and connection 🧡
Worried you'd missed out on a 2025 Cardiff Half Marathon place?
Run with us! Welsh Refugee Council has 5 charity places available 🏅
By running with us, you’ll help us support refugees and sanctuary seekers across Wales.
Now is the time to get moving: runforcharity.com/welsh-refuge...
Run with us! Welsh Refugee Council has 5 charity places available 🏅
By running with us, you’ll help us support refugees and sanctuary seekers across Wales.
Now is the time to get moving: runforcharity.com/welsh-refuge...
May 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Worried you'd missed out on a 2025 Cardiff Half Marathon place?
Run with us! Welsh Refugee Council has 5 charity places available 🏅
By running with us, you’ll help us support refugees and sanctuary seekers across Wales.
Now is the time to get moving: runforcharity.com/welsh-refuge...
Run with us! Welsh Refugee Council has 5 charity places available 🏅
By running with us, you’ll help us support refugees and sanctuary seekers across Wales.
Now is the time to get moving: runforcharity.com/welsh-refuge...
🎉 Big changes at Sanctuary Coalition Cymru and we couldn't be more excited 🎉
We’re so happy to welcome our new Chair, Miranda, and Vice Chair, Annie, to the team!
Both bring so much heart, experience, and passion for making Wales a true #NationOfSanctuary 🧡
We’re so happy to welcome our new Chair, Miranda, and Vice Chair, Annie, to the team!
Both bring so much heart, experience, and passion for making Wales a true #NationOfSanctuary 🧡
April 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🎉 Big changes at Sanctuary Coalition Cymru and we couldn't be more excited 🎉
We’re so happy to welcome our new Chair, Miranda, and Vice Chair, Annie, to the team!
Both bring so much heart, experience, and passion for making Wales a true #NationOfSanctuary 🧡
We’re so happy to welcome our new Chair, Miranda, and Vice Chair, Annie, to the team!
Both bring so much heart, experience, and passion for making Wales a true #NationOfSanctuary 🧡
✍️ What do poetry, tired feet, and a 160-mile journey across Wales have in common?
They're all part of Ifor ap Glyn’s mission to raise money for refugees!
Find out about his magnificent journey and why not join him for a poem or two along the way
www.justgiving.com/page/ifor-ap...
They're all part of Ifor ap Glyn’s mission to raise money for refugees!
Find out about his magnificent journey and why not join him for a poem or two along the way
www.justgiving.com/page/ifor-ap...
April 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
✍️ What do poetry, tired feet, and a 160-mile journey across Wales have in common?
They're all part of Ifor ap Glyn’s mission to raise money for refugees!
Find out about his magnificent journey and why not join him for a poem or two along the way
www.justgiving.com/page/ifor-ap...
They're all part of Ifor ap Glyn’s mission to raise money for refugees!
Find out about his magnificent journey and why not join him for a poem or two along the way
www.justgiving.com/page/ifor-ap...
Join in: Advocacy Forum for sanctuary seekers and refugees
Our friends at Displaced People in Action will be discussing what happens next for Syrian nationals in Wales.
🗣️ Arabic translation available on request
Facing uncertainty? Come along to share experiences and create change ⬇️
Our friends at Displaced People in Action will be discussing what happens next for Syrian nationals in Wales.
🗣️ Arabic translation available on request
Facing uncertainty? Come along to share experiences and create change ⬇️
March 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Join in: Advocacy Forum for sanctuary seekers and refugees
Our friends at Displaced People in Action will be discussing what happens next for Syrian nationals in Wales.
🗣️ Arabic translation available on request
Facing uncertainty? Come along to share experiences and create change ⬇️
Our friends at Displaced People in Action will be discussing what happens next for Syrian nationals in Wales.
🗣️ Arabic translation available on request
Facing uncertainty? Come along to share experiences and create change ⬇️
What a privilege to join @nptcgroup.bsky.social for an awareness raising session on the experiences sanctuary seekers in Wales 🧡
Thoughtful and engaged conversations across the day, da iawn pawb!
Thoughtful and engaged conversations across the day, da iawn pawb!
March 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
What a privilege to join @nptcgroup.bsky.social for an awareness raising session on the experiences sanctuary seekers in Wales 🧡
Thoughtful and engaged conversations across the day, da iawn pawb!
Thoughtful and engaged conversations across the day, da iawn pawb!
Our Play Project presented 19 children and their families with their own keys to Cardiff Castle 👑
It means they can visit our beautiful Castell Caerdydd and learn all about its history for FREE over the next 3 years!
Diolch o galon @tnlcomfund.bsky.social for making this possible 🧡
It means they can visit our beautiful Castell Caerdydd and learn all about its history for FREE over the next 3 years!
Diolch o galon @tnlcomfund.bsky.social for making this possible 🧡
March 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Our Play Project presented 19 children and their families with their own keys to Cardiff Castle 👑
It means they can visit our beautiful Castell Caerdydd and learn all about its history for FREE over the next 3 years!
Diolch o galon @tnlcomfund.bsky.social for making this possible 🧡
It means they can visit our beautiful Castell Caerdydd and learn all about its history for FREE over the next 3 years!
Diolch o galon @tnlcomfund.bsky.social for making this possible 🧡
Everyone should have a safe home
Our Housing and Policy Lead Gareth is @taipawb.bsky.social conference to share sanctuary seekers' and refugees' housing experiences 🏠
Our Housing and Policy Lead Gareth is @taipawb.bsky.social conference to share sanctuary seekers' and refugees' housing experiences 🏠
March 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Everyone should have a safe home
Our Housing and Policy Lead Gareth is @taipawb.bsky.social conference to share sanctuary seekers' and refugees' housing experiences 🏠
Our Housing and Policy Lead Gareth is @taipawb.bsky.social conference to share sanctuary seekers' and refugees' housing experiences 🏠
🌹 Choose compassion this Valentine's Day 🌹
Now more than ever, it's key that we stand together with sanctuary seeker and refugees.
Want practical ways you can #WelcomeRefugees this Valentine's Day?
Now more than ever, it's key that we stand together with sanctuary seeker and refugees.
Want practical ways you can #WelcomeRefugees this Valentine's Day?
February 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🌹 Choose compassion this Valentine's Day 🌹
Now more than ever, it's key that we stand together with sanctuary seeker and refugees.
Want practical ways you can #WelcomeRefugees this Valentine's Day?
Now more than ever, it's key that we stand together with sanctuary seeker and refugees.
Want practical ways you can #WelcomeRefugees this Valentine's Day?
Shwmae Bluesky!
We're proud to stand with people seeking sanctuary and will continue to advocate for their rights in Wales.
Here for campaigning against hate and creating a welcoming Cymru. And good vibes.
We're proud to stand with people seeking sanctuary and will continue to advocate for their rights in Wales.
Here for campaigning against hate and creating a welcoming Cymru. And good vibes.
February 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Shwmae Bluesky!
We're proud to stand with people seeking sanctuary and will continue to advocate for their rights in Wales.
Here for campaigning against hate and creating a welcoming Cymru. And good vibes.
We're proud to stand with people seeking sanctuary and will continue to advocate for their rights in Wales.
Here for campaigning against hate and creating a welcoming Cymru. And good vibes.