Art builds community. Creating opportunities to get involved in the arts enables sanctuary seekers to learn English, make friends, build their confidence, and tell their own stories.

Our Arts Stream of Sanctuary Award recognises the contributions of art galleries, cinemas, museums, theatres and other groups who are bringing communities together and learning about the experiences of people seeking sanctuary.

We are proud to have both a Theatre Company of Sanctuary and a Touring Company of Sanctuary here in Bradford.

Stand & Be Counted became the UK’s first ever Theatre Company of Sanctuary in 2016. They facilitate a vast array of empowering creative projects with people seeking sanctuary, including theatre, film, and music. They are committed to making work with and for people seeking sanctuary in the UK and internationally.

Displace Yourself are a Touring Company based in Bradford, co- creating contemporary theatre with Displaced people using a multi-disciplinary, therapeutic process. They provide professional trauma informed theatre programmes for refugees, asylum seekers & people at risk of social isolation in Bradford & Stockton.

If you would like your Arts Organisation to apply for a sanctuary award get in touch, we’d love to chat!