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 and Patron)

Reg. Charity No. 1178728 

PLEASE DO NOT BRING DONATIONS WHEN WE ARE CLOSED. PLEASE BRING THEM 1000-1500 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY.

We really need donations of food and toiletries, specifically:

• food -  rice, cereal, tinned fruit, porridge oats, chickpeas, kidney beans, oil
• toiletries - toothbrushes, deordorant (male and female), soap, body wash, shower gel, nappies size 5, 5+ and 6. 
• SUITCASES - with working zips and preferably with wheels 
• MEN'S COATS - in small and medium sizes. 

We cannot currently accept anything other than what is on the list above. We are no longer able to accept clothing of any sort except men's coats. 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.

Updated 11/03/2022 This list is updated at least every Friday evening and often more frequently.

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!