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Can you give sanctuary this Christmas?

Sanctuary Hosting at Asylum Welcome links refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants who are at risk of homelessness with local hosts who can offer a spare room, rent-free, for a limited period. All placements are supported by our dedicated staff and volunteers. Punishing rules require newly recognised refugees to move

2025-06-02T06:53:11+00:00November 24th, 2023|

Global meets local as John Simpson comes to Oxford for Russia debate

On Thursday, November 23rd, 2023, St. Edward's School in Oxford will host a live debate, compellingly entitled: "Russia and the West: Where do we go from here?" The debate, which is open to the public, will be chaired by the renowned journalist John Simpson, CBE, BBC World Affairs Editor.

2023-12-23T12:18:40+00:00November 21st, 2023|

“Don’t destroy our new life in Oxford!”

Asylum Welcome's Director, Mark Goldring, reflects on recent events. We all open our mail with some degree of trepidation, especially those official brown envelopes we don't recognise. For many residents of the asylum hotel in Oxford, the official communications they have received in the last few weeks have brought momentous news...

2023-11-10T15:52:59+00:00November 9th, 2023|

A statement from asylum seekers being transferred to the Bibby Stockholm

We call upon everyone who understands the grim reality of living in uncertainty, far from friends and relatives, and constantly waiting, to amplify our concerns and pay attention to our calls. We, residents of the Holiday Inn Express, who have recently received transfer letters to the Bibby Stockholm barge, have

2023-11-10T16:01:55+00:00November 7th, 2023|

Welcomecast!

Asylum Welcome has a new podcast. We are excited about Welcomecast and hope it will be a valuable platform for our clients to share their stories and for other people to learn more about what goes on behind the blue door... Please do give us a listen here (or wherever you

2025-05-21T13:40:09+00:00November 3rd, 2023|

Asylum isn’t about being legal or illegal. It is about human rights.

In our latest newsletter, we reflect on a powerful annual supporters' meeting, the past two years of supporting Afghans, and a significant milestone for Sanctuary Hosting. Keep reading for more stories about the people we support, including a former client who is taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon... [campaign id="85f1c3bae8"]  

2023-09-22T19:17:00+00:00September 22nd, 2023|

34,225 nights

Sanctuary Hosting, our remarkable volunteer hosting service, has recently achieved a significant milestone. It celebrated its eighth anniversary, highlighting the incredible compassion and generosity of volunteer hosts who have provided tens of thousands of nights of secure accommodation to refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants.

2023-09-22T22:42:18+00:00September 15th, 2023|
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