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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Maison Foo launches online Meet Your Neighbour event
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Maison Foo’s new Meet Your Neighbour online platform...
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Holocaust Memorial Day events 2022
DERBY HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
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Lampedusa Cross comes to Derby
Our partners at Derby Museums and Art Gallery will host the Lampedusa Cross from December 10th until March 2022. This is a significant piece of history that marks the perilous human story of those who have or continue to seek…
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Tree of Light at Derby Cathedral
Our partners at Derby Cathedral are inviting us to write a message of kindness and love for the Tree of Light. Part of the donations this year are to support refugees and those seeking sanctuary.
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“Destinies” screening at Derby Theatre
“It’s better to be friends together rather than strangers alone”. Incredible, inspiring theatre at Derby Theatre featuring a co-creation project with looked-after young people and unaccompanied asylum seekers. Book your tickets now via this link:
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Exciting “Meet Your Neighbour” event from Maison Foo and friends on 19th September – all are invited
We would like to invite you to join us on Sunday 19th September from 12.30-4pm for the launch of our Meet Your Neighbour Installation and community street party! If the weather is on our side, we will be on Derby's Cathedral Green…
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Derby Peace Week
We are looking forward to Peace Week in September.
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Derby Cathedral marks Sanctuary Sunday for Refugee Week
The Bishop of Derby, the Rt Revd Libby Lane and the Dean of Derby led a service for Sanctuary Sunday at the Cathedral. They were joined by representatives from refugee support organisations in the city and friends from the refugee…
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Refugee Week events planned in Derby this year
Refugee week this year is 14-20th June. Everyone is welcome to join us!
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Dean of Derby writes about Derby Cathedral of Sanctuary
In 2015 Derby Cathedral was the first Cathedral in England to be given Cathedral of Sanctuary status.
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Impact of the New Plan for Immigration for people seeking asylum – a quick read from UNHCR
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Standing Together with Refugees
We’re proud to be part of #TogetherWithRefugees - a coalition of over 100 national, local, refugee-led and grassroots groups, who believe in showing compassion to refugees fleeing war and persecution. We’re calling for a better approach to supporting refugees that…