NEW City of Sanctuary lunchtime meet up
Join us on 25 Oct for an informal online lunch time chat. This is a space for people across the networks to come together and to connect. No agenda set, just bring your updates, ideas, questions. Register here. (We hope for this to become a regular event)
An Introduction to Further Education Colleges of SanctuaryA perfect starting point for those working in FE colleges which are interested in going through the process in the new academic year! Join us on 3 Oct. Register here.
Local Authority Network Meeting: Move-On SupportAs hosting placements for Ukrainian refugees begin to end, Local Authorities will be under considerable pressure to find long-term accommodation. Designed for local authority staffers, in this meeting on 4 Oct we will hear from several councils about how they are approaching move-on support. Register here.
Greater Manchester Sanctuary Network MeetingThis in-person meeting on 4 Oct is a good opportunity to welcome new members, and for organisations based in Greater Manchester to get together. Register here.
An Introduction to Schools of Sanctuary
A perfect starting point for those working in FE colleges which are interested in going through the process in the new academic year! Join us on 11 Oct. Register here.
Yorkshire Sanctuary Regional Meeting
There are around 30 active City of Sanctuary groups in Yorkshire and Humberside. This online meeting on 12 Oct is an opportunity for groups across the region to meet, share ideas and build stronger regional ties. Register here.
London Sanctuary Network Meet & GreetThis in-person meeting on 14 Oct at the Royal Albert Hall will be an informal chance to meet other organisations in the network, and plan for how we can work together moving forward. Space is limited, register here.
Can you help? City of Sanctuary Conference Venue for 2023 We are on the look out for good locations and venues to host next year's City of Sanctuary conference. Please do send your ideas to [email protected]
Ruskin College Sanctuary Scholarship The Sanctuary Scholarship will support one student who is seeking sanctuary in the UK to undertake an undergraduate degree course at Ruskin College - the scholarship will be available for the degree starting this October 2022, so applicants must urgently apply.
International Migranta Day: Schools activities International Migrants Day might not be until 18th December, but it’s never too early to start planning! We have worked with IOM on a series of creative activities for schools to get involved with for International Migrants Day. See more here.
Loans for training to get into employment Refuaid are currently accepting applications for their Equal Access Loan Programme: interest-free loans to support refugees in the UK with the costs of requalification; this can include finance to cover the cost of courses, re-accreditation exams, living expenses while requalifying and registration with professional bodies. Find out more here.
Small grants to groups supporting Ukrainian refugees The Ukrainian Small Grants Scheme will offer funding of £1,000 - £5,000 to projects such as advice and support services, information materials, and language classes and materials. Find out more and apply.
Fancy a sing-song? Together Productions runs two thriving choirs throughout the year, the Mixed Up Chorus and the Sing For Freedom Choir, and they are recruiting for new members. See more here.
Free movement workshops This autumn Good Chance is offering a series of free movement workshops for female identifying people over 18. These will explore communication through the body and use this to help people connect together beyond language. Join them to explore expression in new and embodied ways. Find out more here.
Creating the Environment for Recovery for Displaced Children, Young People and Families This free online course on the 11th of October is designed for professionals working with displaced children and carers, and will discuss how to create an environment for recovery. See more here.
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