Have you seen our Christmas Tree?

This year we are taking part in Chester Cathedral's annual Christmas Tree Festival. The theme this year is sustainability.

Chester Cathedral becomes a Cathedral of Sanctuary!

Sheila Little, Lord Mayor of Chester; Mike Johnson, Chairman of Chester City of Sanctuary Group; Canon Jane Brooks Vice Dean…

Our banners go touring!

Following our Refugee Week activities in 2022 and 2023, we have compiled banners from some of the pieces made. These…

Deadline for 2024 Chester University’s Sanctuary Award

Chester University offers full tuition fee waiver and a support package for essential study costs to two students annually. This…

Congratulations Cheshire West and Chester Libraries!

Congratulations to Cheshire West and Cheshire Libraries who today (24/8/23) received a 'Library of Sanctuary Award'.

Postcard of Welcome Campaign

'Cartoons not Cruelty' is a campaign to send postcards of welcome to children arriving in the UK last year seeking…

Ukrainian Independence Day

There will be an opportunity to remember and hope for peace in Ukraine on Ukrainian Independence Day at the Uniting…

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,…