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…

Derby Refugee Week Programme is here!

Click here for the full programme of events

Radio Free Matlock events for Refugee Week 2020

Ava Hunt theatre events for Refugee Week 2020

Please click here for full details of these events

Phosphoros Theatre events for Refugee week 2020

Meet your Neighbour Party with Maison Foo

Everyone is welcome to come to Derby Theatre from 12 noon on Saturday 14th December - See the attached poster below for full details. It will be great fun for all! Followed by the 2.30pm performance of Dickens "A Christmas Carol".

Derby Sanctuary seeker wins regional award

WEA (Workers Education Association) awards 2019 brochure said:

Artcore in Derby celebrates completion of Silent Library project

Red Cross publishes findings on destitution for asylum seekers and refugees

A thorough review of the current situation with recommendations to the City Council.