Newcastle City of Sanctuary

Newcastle was recognised as a City of Sanctuary in 2014. Our city welcomes people seeking sanctuary. While those seeking asylum have no choice over where in the UK they are dispersed to, we take great pride in the fact that so many refugees chose to settle here once their claim for asylum has been determined.

Information about City of Sanctuary and further resources are available on their website. This includes:

• agencies that may be able to offer advice and support to those seeking sanctuary
• where to access ESOL
• what drop-ins are on in the City

Newcastle City Council was recognised and awarded as a Council of sanctuary in 2023

Newcastle City Libraries were recognised and awarded as a library of sanctuary in 2023

Jesmond Community Library of Sanctuary were recognised and awarded as a library of sanctuary in 2023

Tyne and Wear Museums and Archives were recognised and awarded as a Museum of of sanctuary across all 9 of their sites in 2024

Newcastle United Football Club and Newcastle United Foundation were recognised and awarded as a sports club of sanctuary in 2024