I was a stranger and you made me welcome

                                    Matt 25:35

St. Chad’s Sanctuary is a voluntary project supported by many friends, including

St. Chad’s Cathedral and The Salvation Army.

It’s a place of welcome and hospitality for

Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Immigrants.

We greatly appreciate donations of food, hygiene items and clothing.

We also accept financial help as well!!!

Thank you, Margaret Walsh, IJS (Infant Jesus Sister)

Reg. Charity No. 1178728 

The Sanctuary also needs volunteers!

If you know anyone who would like to offer their services,
please show them our volunteering page! 

~ Suitcases and rucksacks

~ Men's T-shirts, jumpers, jackets

~ Girl's clothes 6-9 years

~ Baby boys clothes 6-9 months

~ Tinned tomatoes

Please note we don't currently need duvets, baby clothes up to 24 months (apart from boys 6-9 months), pasta or baked beans!

(Updated) 11th July 2019

Have a listen to a bit of music!

"Living in Harmony" was written, composed and performed by students at our English through Song drop-in, supported by the talented Melissa and Lizzy from Birmingham Opera. The words,collected from different students over a period of several weeks, reflect what the Sanctuary means to them... and (if you ignore the slightly shaky camera work) it is truly beautiful!