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

Sanctuary in Chichester’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at St Paul’s Church’s community centre and was very well-attended. Staff and volunteers had to bring out a lot more chairs after the first 30 or so had been taken and people continued to arrive. We had about 60 attendees in the end. Chair of Trustees, … Continue reading AGM report & £241,393 from The National Lottery Community Fund

Thank you to everyone who came to our summer party in July, and thank you to Bishop of Chichester, Martin Warner, for hosting us in his beautiful garden at the Chichester Cathedral Bishop’s Palace Gardens. We wanted the party itself to be a massive thank you to our truly awesome volunteers and staff, as well … Continue reading Summer Party

The family of Gillian Casey are holding a memorial service for her on Saturday 10th September 2022 at 1pm at St Richards Catholic Church, Cawley Road, Chichester. If you would like to attend, please email Gill’s daughter Ellie on ellie.casey74@gmail.com, by this Friday 1st July. Gill was a dedicated volunteer and friend of Sanctuary in … Continue reading Memorial Service for Gill Casey