WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO:
Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary seeks to help and support asylum seekers and refugees in and around Wolverhampton, and encouraged Wolverhampton City Council to make a public commitment to Wolverhampton becoming a place of welcome and safety by adopting the title of ‘City of Sanctuary’.
To encourage and support local communities, businesses, and statutory, voluntary, community and faith organisations in welcoming and assisting asylum-seekers and refugees.
To publicise and celebrate the contribution of asylum-seekers and refugees to their local communities and to UK society and culture, and to challenge hostility and discrimination against them.
Membership of W’ton CofS includes current and former asylum seekers, agencies working with asylum seekers and refugees, representatives of local community and faith organisations, and individuals supporting our aims. We are a registered charity, No.1176101.
St.Chad’s Community Centre (on Google Streetview)
WEEKLY DROP-IN In January 2024, we moved our Wednesday Drop-In to larger premises, St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. From about 9:30 a.m. (preparing refreshments) to 1:30 p.m. (washing-up & closing down!). Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for map.
We offer basic ENGLISH LESSONS during our Drop-In each Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon for those with some English. The aims are to give learners a knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and also to give learners the confidence to speak, write and read English. Just come along. Also SEWING CLUB with 4+ sewing machines and FOOD CLUB (Fortnightly) for people to ‘Cook Food from your Own Culture to Share with Others’.
DONATIONS – We continue to raise money for our Exceptional Needs Fund for destitute Asylum Seekers. To donate to this or the Drop-In or to our other costs, Click Here .
VOLUNTEERS – We need more members who can take on other proposed projects, such as involving local businesses or schools, or organising a day out into the countryside for families and individuals. Click Here to read more about our need for volunteers.
The Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary AGM took place on Monday September 11th 2023.
If you missed it, You can view the Annual Report HERE .