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City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · 3d

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...

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Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary @barnsleysanctuary.bsky.social · 4d

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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City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · 6d

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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Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary @barnsleysanctuary.bsky.social · 6d

Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary @barnsleysanctuary.bsky.social · 15d

Celebrating All Our Communities

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Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary @barnsleysanctuary.bsky.social · 26d

All welcome

Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary @barnsleysanctuary.bsky.social · Oct 1

Some brilliant open mic nights at the Lightbox

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City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · Oct 1

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.

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Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary @barnsleysanctuary.bsky.social · Sep 20

Stalls and sponsors wanted for our Celebrating our Communities event in Barnsley barnsley.cityofsanctuary.org/2025/09/19/c...

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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Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary @barnsleysanctuary.bsky.social · Sep 10

Great to see creative talent being celebrated and shared in Barnsley

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Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary @barnsleysanctuary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great open mic event at Barnsley Lightbox tonight

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Refugee Council @refugeecouncil.bsky.social · Aug 22

"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

www.theguardian.com

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City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.