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.

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 full details

Derby Theatre awarded Theatre of Sanctuary award!!

Maison Foo offer free creative workshops in Derby

Maison Foo Creative Inspire workshops available free to all asylum seekers - click this link for details

Two Lampedusa Cross events in Derby

On Saturday February 19th there are two events:

Holocaust Memorial day in Derby

Last week saw some profoundly moving events in the city for Holocaust Memorial Day, including talks by the grandson of an SS officer in the second world war and the granddaughter of a Holocaust Survivor, a civic reception for the Bosnian Ambassador and representatives from the Ukrainian and Armenian embassies, …

Maison Foo’s Meet your Neighbour is now online!

Last Thursday Maison Foo Theatre Company of Sanctuary launched their amazing “Meet your Neighbour” online installation!  There was a great party atmosphere and Beth and Nasrin were interviewed on Radio Derby about it. (Thursday January 27th 2.15pm) . Meet your neighbour is now online. Just go to

Holocaust Memorial Day events 2022

DERBY HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 

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 refuge and sanctuary   

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.

“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:

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 (outside the new Museum of Making). If the weather is…

Refugee Week events planned in Derby this year

Refugee week this year is 14-20th June. Everyone is welcome to join us! 

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.

Derby Holocaust Memorial day events are now available

Below is the link to the events of Derby Holocaust Memorial Day “Light up the Darkness” including:

Phosphorus Theatre reports on a busy Refugee Week

Refugee Week 2020

Refugee Week roundup including Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity’s powerful montage and Inderjit Bhogal’s address for Sanctuary Sunday

A very big thank you to everyone who was involved in organising Refugee Week activities in June and to all who supported events. Despite the restrictions, there was a great programme of events in Derby/s, that have raised awareness at the same time as providing great entertainment. So many thanks…