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Manchester City of Sanctuary

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Manchester City of Sanctuary

@ManchesterCoS

People who seek sanctuary, fleeing war & persecution, are looking for mercy, safety & a place to contribute. Manchester can be that place - a city of sanctuary.

Manchester, England

manchester.cityofsanctuary.org

Joined June 2012

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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Jul 12, 2023
📢🎉 MANCHESTER COMMITS TO BECOMING A CITY OF SANCTUARY! 📢🎉 This morning, @ManCityCouncil gave UNANIMOUS support to becoming a recognised city of sanctuary! 🧡 We're thrilled to see our work paying off. A massive thanks to @JoMidge for bringing the motion forward! 🙌
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Aug 1, 2025
When your work gets targeted by right-wing commentators, you know you’re doing something right. #RefugeesWelcome 🧡
Charlotte Gill
@CharlotteCGill
Jul 30, 2025
"Manchester City of Sanctuary" That means it's signed up to the scheme run by @CityofSanctuary, a charity that shares funders with HOPE not Hate Charitable Trust. These are the (US-based) Unbound Philanthropy and Paul Hamlyn Foundation, which believes in open borders.
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
May 10, 2023
This is #Manchester. We don’t let the rain get us down! 🌧️ It’s great to be in St Peter’s Square taking a stand against the cruel #RefugeeBanBill. People seeking sanctuary deserve protection, not punishment. #StopTheBill
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Nov 2, 2021
Tomorrow we are proud to welcome Little Amal to Manchester and celebrate with her the resilience, courage and hope of all refugees who undertake such journeys and bring a richness and diversity to our lives. We hope that she builds a new life without fear and with all of our love
Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Sep 1, 2024
Did you know... @officiallydale is one of the UK's first Football Clubs of Sanctuary! ⚽️🧡 Its Hope Football scheme provides refugees with a safe and inclusive space to play the beautiful game. This builds community cohesion and addresses social isolation.
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Aug 1, 2024
The spirit of Southport in action! These photos show what this community is really like. A community proud of its diversity, where compassion always triumphs over hate. Sending love and solidarity to our neighbours in Merseyside! 🧡
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Jul 25, 2022
Well done to Chorlton High School for becoming a School of Sanctuary! They have done such a great job of engaging with this initiative and making their school welcome and safe for children and families seeking sanctuary. @chorltonhigh
Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Jan 9, 2022
For 10 years, Manchester City of Sanctuary has been providing a warm Mancunian welcome to asylum seekers and refugees. We hope to continue connecting with sanctuary seekers by recognising their humanity and showing them the humanity of the people here in Manchester.
Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Jul 12, 2023
📢 Days like today don’t come around very often. Against a backdrop of rising hostility, #Manchester made a statement of welcome. 🧡 We’re proud to be a driving force behind this. And we hope the government are watching. ✊
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
May 14, 2023
"Migrant barge arrives in UK" Let us correct that for you: Floating prison arrives in UK to rob people seeking sanctuary of freedom and dignity
Good Morning Britain
@GMB
May 9, 2023
Breaking: A three-storey barge, which will be used to house migrants has arrived in Falmouth for repairs and renovations. It is expected to be ready to house 500 people by mid-June.
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Mar 14, 2024
🎥 Our netball made the news! 🏐 For #InternationalWomensDay, @BBCNews covered the mental health benefits of our women’s netball sessions. We’re so proud! In the words of Christina, a regular attendee: “it makes me happy for my mind, to be busy.” 🗣️ #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Jul 26, 2022
We were thrilled to present @chorltonhigh with the Schools of Sanctuary Award on Sunday. They've demonstrated their commitment to learning, embedding and sharing, so those seeking sanctuary get the best support they can. Congratulations! @CityofSanctuary @SchsofSanctuary
Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Jan 14, 2025
Replying to @Right_to_Remain and @SYMAAG
Sounds great! ✊
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Manchester City of Sanctuary
@ManchesterCoS
Apr 11, 2022
We're love this banner that was made in our textile course. The group wanted to talk about the tree of life & how MCoS is like a family, the roots helping keep them grounded & supported, whilst the branches are their hopes for the future. Thanks @PHMMcr for working with us!