Norwich City of Sanctuary is part of a national movement building a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary, many of whom have lost their homes, fled persecution, and now seek safety here.
Norwich has a long history of being a place of sanctuary to those seeking it. We want to celebrate the contribution refugees make and to continue to extend a hand of welcome to those arriving today.
An amazing network of charities support refugees and asylum seekers in Norwich. We work with them and encourage sectors from across the city to get involved with our movement by applying for our Sanctuary Awards. Over 35 organisations have gained our accreditation and there are many more working towards gaining a Sanctuary Award with us!
Our Sanctuary Award Winners
Norwich Theatre
The University of East Anglia
Norwich Arts Centre
Norfolk Museums Service
Avenue Junior School
Notre Dame High School
Jane Austin College
Bignold Primary School
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Wensum Junior School
Framlingham Earl High School
Hellesdon High School
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery
Fountain Marketing
Woodton Primary School
City College Norwich
Field of Joy
Friends of Waterloo Park
Lakenham Primary School
Shifa Mental Health Clinic
St Peter Mancroft Church
Preston Primary
Saxlingham Nethergate Primary School
Angel Road Infant School
Garboldisham Primary
Ashleigh Primary School
Taverham Junior School
Recreation Road Infants School
Dereham Neatherd High School
Coltishall Primary School
Norwich Millennium Library
Bicycle Links
Aylsham High School
The Common Lot Theatre Company
Grapes Hill Community Garden
Ellingham VC Primary School
Cringleford Primary School
Wymondham High School
Sewell Park High School
Norwich Cathedral
St Barnabas Counselling Centre
Chapelfield Methodists Church