Welcome to Bradford City of Sanctuary

Bradford City of Sanctuary works to build a culture of welcome and inclusion for people seeking sanctuary.

We are part of a rapidly growing national movement of over 100 sanctuary groups. In 2010, Bradford was one of the first places in the UK to be nationally  recognised as a ‘City of Sanctuary’.

We believe in a city where people seeking sanctuary are welcomed, included and recognised for the valuable contribution they make, and are able to participate fully in our community.

Our work is informed by our Advisory Group of people with lived experience of the refugee journey. We work through partnerships with statutory, voluntary, business and community groups to create, facilitate and support networks across the city.

We are funded by a handful of trusts and a generous body of donors.

New to Bradford? Find the information you need to make a confident start in the city.

We are part of the Together with Refugees Coalition

This excellent video explains Bradford’s history of peace activism and the range of projects and organisations that seek to support sanctuary seekers.