The Other Side of Hope – First Magazine of Sanctuary

'The Other Side of Hope is a UK based publication, mostly written and entirely edited by people who have migrated,…

Community BBQ for Refugee Week

The Crossroads Community Hub in Newton are holding a community BBQ and, for Refugee Week, linking with the 'Hospitality not…

Refugee Week books, films, music and podcasts

Every year during Refugee Week we pass on recommendations for ways you can learn more about the experiences of those…

Refugee Week – Join us!

The theme of Refugee Week this year is 'compassion' - something we could all do with seeing more of.

Refugee Ban Bill – urgent action needed

The Refugee Ban Bill

‘Knock at the Door’ – online premier until 16/4/23

Commissioned by the 'Quaker Concern for the Abolition of Torture', Sally Beamish (composer) and Peter Thomson (librettist) have written a…

Vigil for Ukraine

Mosaic ‘scarf’ at Chester Cathedral in aid of female education in Afghanistan

Part of a worldwide awareness raising event, the UK 'scarf' will be on display at Chester Cathedral. This is a…

Chester Group Collaboration at University Diversity Festival

Join us at Chester University Diversity Festival -  free event open to all at Binks Building, Room 107, Exton Park,…

Have you signed the pledge?

Language matters.

Applications now open for Chester University Sanctuary Scholarship

Chester University has two Sanctuary Scholarships to help those seeking asylum to gain access to University education. The Scholarships  can…

Travelling Nativity comes to Chester Group!

This year the Garden Quarter Nativity was held in the Uniting Church on Garden Lane. The  Church and community have…

The Big Give

The Big Give is a means of doubling charity donations for a limited period of time. 'Refugees at Home' are…

A Look Back at Refugee Week

Now Refugee Week 2022 has finished we thought we'd show some of the highlights here for those unable to attend.

New Hub for LGBTQ+ support

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit Performance for Refugee Week

As part of our programme of events for Refugee Week, we are delighted to anounce a single performance of White…

Refugee Week – films, books, art 2022

Sometimes although we hear the news and ‘know’ whats happening, we don't really connect with the issue - its happening…

Refugee Week 2022 Programme Announced

Here is the programme for this year's Refugee Week events - further information coming soon.