We’re developing a project to support children, parents and schools with the challenges faced by refugee and asylum-seeking children in their education (including those who arrive here alone). Children usually learn English faster than their parents, so they are unable to get support with homework from their families, and our volunteers have been helping out … Continue reading New schools liaison project

Thanks to our new funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are delighted to welcome Kerry Foster to our team, as Pathways to Independence Manager. Kerry will be supporting our beneficiaries in their journeys towards independence through goal-setting, personal development and helping them to overcome any barriers that may prevent them achieving their goals. … Continue reading Staff changes

ThickSkin theatre company will be performing their ‘How Not to Drown’ production at Chichester Festival Theatre, 14th – 18th February, as part of a nationwide tour. Abi Beaven of ThickSkin said, “We identified Sanctuary in Chichester as a charity that we believe to have a strong connection to the production, particularly with relation to the … Continue reading How Not to Drown – theatre fundraiser

Congratulations to the latest cohort of four students who graduated the From Adversity to University access course at the University of Chichester! This means they can either take degree courses at the University of Chichester or the University of Sussex, or use their new qualification and skills to access other work or education opportunities. We … Continue reading From Adversity to University

Over the last few months, children at the weekly drop-in have been producing some wonderful works of art at the craft table, led by Joy and supported by Lynne and Judy, all volunteers. There is a different theme and new materials every week at the craft table. Lynne said, “It’s a challenge and stimulates creativity. … Continue reading Drop-in art

In usual Sanctuary style, our New Year party brought together our community of refugees and volunteers, for food, fun and an array of talents. We enjoyed lots of musical skills from around the world, including a Ukrainian choir, Iranian and Japanese pianists, an oud-playing singer-songwriter and a Bangladeshi singer, among many other acts. Delicious food … Continue reading 2023 New Year party