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, PNG format., Full Logo, high resolution, white background, PNG format., Full Logo, high resolution, JPEG format., Full Logo, high resolution, transparent background, PNG format., Full Logo, high resolution, transparent background, GIF format., Welcome sign, very high resolution, 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.

Swansea pledge form, Sheffield resolution of support 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.