We are an umbrella group working to create a climate of welcome for asylum seekers and refugees in the city and around and supporting the network of refugee and asylum seeker organisations across Derby.
Have a look at the organisations working with displaced people in Derby, read more about what you can do to help and join us in making Derby a welcoming city for refugees and asylum seekers.
Find us on Facebook and Twitter: @DerbyCoS
Recent News
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Refugee Week Provisional Programme of Events
Join many of the fun events taking place over Refugee Week this year!
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Hello Derby 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Community & Creativity
Mark your calendars! Hello Derby returns for its third year at the Museum of Making on Saturday 21st June 2025, from 11am to 3pm. Everyone is welcome!
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Join the Story Chef’s theatre and food experience with Maison Foo
Join Maison Foo at their theatre show that combines comedy, live music and puppets with wonderful tastes from around the world!
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Celebrating Hello Derby: A Festival of Welcome
Hello Derby: A Festival of Welcome was a great celebration of the contribution refugees make to life in the UK, held at the Museum of Making. We sang, we danced, we ate amazing food - including Freedom Falafel and Party…
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What’s on for refugees in Derby
What's on for refugees in Derby? Here's a list of all organisations and their provision (last updated 25th September 2024).
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Plans for Refugee Week 2024: Our Home
Refugee Week will be happening across the UK from 17th-23rd June 2024. The theme this year is 'Our Home', and everyone is invited to celebrate what this planet - our home - means to them.
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Community Action Derby are Hiring for a New Arrivals Alliance Manager!
New Arrivals Alliance Manager - Join our team!
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Free dance sessions with Maison Foo
Our next session is :
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Derby Refugee Week 2023
Refugee week final 2023
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Holocaust Memorial Day events 2023
Derby is once again commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day with some special events
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Derby Peace Week is coming! and you are all welcome.
You are invited to a wide range of events at Derby’s 5th Peace Week promoting peace and social justice involving many local groups and civic organizations.
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Refugee Week 2022 in Derby and Derbyshire
Refugee Week is a chance to celebrate the contribution oClif refugees in the UK, and we can't wait to do exactly that with lots of organisations across the city and county 20th - 26th June. Click Refugee Week 2022 for…