
Our work is undertaken by volunteers and all money raised or donated is spent entirely on the sanctuary seeking and resettled community.
Herefordshire City of Sanctuary …
- IS a community organisation run by volunteers.
- AIMS to turn the goodwill and compassion that exists locally into positive action for those seeking sanctuary, safety from violence, poverty and war
- CONNECTS with families and individuals from many countries including people from Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Sudan, Syria and Ukraine.
- RUNS a drop-in centre for refugees, migrants and volunteers. The Drop In centre runs every Friday from 10am to 12 midday in the centre of Hereford. Please contact us for details.
- OPERATES a Buddy Scheme to provide advocacy – one-to-one association and support, including form filling and appointments
- OFFERS language support and lessons
- PROVIDES recycled bicycles and associated equipment, maintenance workshops and cycling workshops for women
- ORGANISES events and opportunities to socialise, play sport and celebrate
- REACHES out to work with local groups, institutions, schools, cultural organisations, businesses and individuals to embed a culture of welcome and to create a network of support across our county
- NETWORKS with other organisations and charities to signpost, assist, support and offer advice
Please note that this website is only updated periodically and as such is not a live offering but you can click here to join our quarterly MAILING LIST.
Policies
You can download our Inclusion Policy here
You can download our Complaints Policy here.

