City of Sanctuary

Resources

This section of our site is a collection of resources to help local City of Sanctuary groups:

Resource Description
City of Sanctuary Core Principles

The core principles which characterise the City of Sanctuary movement.

Criteria for a City of Sanctuary

The criteria your group should fulfil to be regarded as an official City of Sanctuary.

Support Services

A list of the infrastructure and support services we can provide for your local City of Sanctuary group.

'Welcome' bookmark

A design produced by Coventry City of Sanctuary for a bookmark, which can be copied onto light card and given out at events for children to colour in.

Action Ideas

Suggestions for practical action to kick-start or develop your local City of Sanctuary group.

Checklist of Questions for Local Groups

Some questions to consider when setting up a City of Sanctuary initiative.

Local Group Questions
City of Sanctuary - the film

A 9 minute film, which tells the story of City of Sanctuary. Available free to view online, or as a DVD for local screenings.

City of Sanctuary Handbook

Our detailed guide to building a City of Sanctuary initiative, including case studies from around the UK.

Constitution Template

A simple constitution template for your group.

Model Constitution
Leaflet Text

Some text you can adapt for a leaflet about City of Sanctuary.

Logos and Welcome Sign

Some logos for use on leaflets etc, and a sign reading 'We welcome asylum-seekers and refugees' for display by supporting organisations.

"House" symbol from logo, no text, Full Logo, high resolution, High-resolution Welcome Sign (PNG format), PDF Welcome Sign, 2 per page, colour, PDF Welcome Ssign, 2 per page, greyscale (for black & white printers)
Poster Format

A sample poster format to adapt for your own events.

Poster Format
Resolution of Support Text

The text of a resolution which local organisations can adopt in order to join their local City of Sanctuary movement.

Sheffield resolution of support form, Swansea pledge form
Seeds for Change Resources

A set of essential briefings for grassroots groups on running successful organisations, campaigns and meetings. From the Seeds for Change training co-op.