Manchester City of Sanctuary

Part of a national movement of over 60 towns and cities of sanctuary, across the UK, gathering supporters from all walks of life and making the message #refugeeswelcome a reality in practical ways:

• Awareness Raising - creating opportunities for local people to meet refugees and asylum seekers, hear their story and understand why they need sanctuary

• Advocacy - working with others to ensure the voice of sanctuary seekers is heard and their potential recognised

• Action - serving every day needs for befriending and help, working with local support networks or setting up our own where we find gaps

Who to contact

Contact Name: Liz Hibberd
Contact Position: Strategic and Partnership Lead
Telephone: 0754 657 5195 0754 657 5195
E-mail: manchester@cityofsanctuary.org
Website: Manchester City of Sanctuary
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Where to go

Name

Levenshulme Inspire Centre (office only, no drop ins)

Address

747, Stockport Road
Levnshulme
Manchester

Postcode

M19 3AR

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Notes

Free parking on adjacent street / Room for bikes

On the 192 bus route from Manchester City Centre

Please see our website above and our facebook page for dates and other upcoming events:

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We would encourage people to sign up on our website for the monthly newsletter and to come and get involved. We would also encourage people to become regular givers to MCoS, of their time, skill, resources, local knowledge financially and friendship.

Costs

Associated Cost: No

Availability

Referral not required
Referral Details: Professionals can refer to our service. We work with adults.

Disclaimer

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