Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity open day flier

Something else you can do on 1st December! Come and find out how DRS support refugees

Pledges page is now working again

Sorry for anyone who was unable to use our Pledges page in the last few days due to my incompetence! It is now fully working again and no pledges were lost.

Two of our representatives at Sanctuary in Parliament 2018

Thanks to our representatives who took part in the Sanctuary in Parliament today. A fuller report will be posted in  a few days. Great slogan!

Show your support! Pledge form now available on this site

We have just released a new page called "Pledges" on this site. Please take a look and fill one in if you are able. Individuals or organisations can pledge support, and the reason for doing this is so that we can approach the City Council showing the level of support…

Highlights from an inspiring Midlands regional meeting in Wolverhampton

One of the most uplifting messages came from the Norwich schools of Sanctuary - you can see it here. What could your school do?

Refugee Action partners City of Sanctuary in calling for Right to Work for Asylum seekers

Both organisations are making this issue the top priority this year and it will be the focus of this year's Sanctuary in Parliament event. Refugee Action have produced a very good detailed report endorsed by an incredible 88 organisations on this issue,  and how it is treated in other countries.…

Amnesty International meeting on supporting refugees open to all

Everyone is welcome to this event at the Friends Meeting House, St Helens Street Derby on Tuesday 9th October at 7.30pm. For poster click the link below

Welcome banquet now open for bookings

Would you like to help to welcome refugees? and have a great time with other supporters? Why not join us for a Welcome Banquet on 5th October at Riverside Centre, Derby. You would be most welcome - you can book online via Eventbrite using this link:  https://welcomebanquet2018.eventbrite.co.uk by 24th September…

Some more pictures of our best ever Refugee Week

Here are a few more shots from the events in Refugee Week which ended June 23rd:-

Cultural Kitchen event in central Derby

As part of Refugee Week our partners "Local Welcome" organised a Cultural Kitchen event in conjunction with Derby City Council. Around 80 people including Sanctuary seekers and volunteers cooked meals together in small groups and got to know each other better before tasting some of the delicious results!

Showing of new film – Calais Children – with the director Sue Clayton

First ever Derby Peace week programme of events released

Click here for Peace week programme

Holocaust Memorial Day events for 2018 in Derby announced

Here is the list of all planned HMD in Derby 2018 events - everyone is welcome to any or all of these events.