** We will be closed for half term from Monday 29th May - Friday 2nd June **
** We will open again on Monday 5th June **

Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Birmingham A Charity for Asylum Seekers in Birmingham

A place of welcome for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the heart of Birmingham.

 

Making people welcome through the provision of practical support, English classes and signposting.

 

Can you help with our immediate needs?

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Urgent Needs for Asylum Seekers

 

We would be delighted to receive your donations between 10:00 and 15:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays when we are open. Please check with us in advance if you want to come in at any other time.

We do not need any more plastic bottles at the current time, thank you! 

We are focusing on donations of men's clothing at this time. All sizes of casual clothing is welcomed, such as jeans, joggers, underwear, hoodies, jumpers, tshirts, and pyjamas. 

We are also in need of the following:

  • Deodorants - male and female
  • Razors 
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Rice
  • Backpacks
  • Suitcases
  • Girls clothes , especially teenage sizes
  • Boys clothes, especially teenage sizes
  • Men's clothing in all sizes - tshirts, joggers, jeans, jumpers, hoodies and trainers 

Thank you for your support!

PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT DONATIONS WHEN WE ARE CLOSED. PLEASE DO NOT THROW THEM OVER THE BACK GATE OR LEAVE THEM BLOCKING OUR DOORS AS THIS CAUSES A HAZARD.

 

This list is updated regularly - last updated 19/05/2023

Urgent Needs for Asylum Seekers

 

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 and Refugees

 

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 and Patron)

Reg. Charity No. 1178728 

 
 

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!