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Shine a Light for Welcome: An Invitation

Join Asylum Welcome and our neighbours across Oxford in shining a light for welcome this winter. This winter, we’re inviting everyone in Oxford to place an orange light in their window during the Oxford Christmas Light Festival (14–16 November) — a simple symbol of welcome, sanctuary, and hope for people seeking safety. The

2025-11-13T10:48:37+00:00November 7th, 2025|

Running for Welcome: Oxford Half Marathon 2025

In memory of much-loved volunteer James Throup, staff, clients, volunteers and friends ran the Oxford Half Marathon — a day filled with community, compassion and hope. “You definitely all did James proud — thank you,” said James’s mother, Julie. The team ran to honour James’s life and raise funds

2025-11-07T15:24:47+00:00October 17th, 2025|

AGM 2025: Reflection, Thanks and 10 Years of Sanctuary Hosting

On Thursday 11th September, we gathered for our AGM and Annual Supporters’ Meeting — an evening full of reflection, gratitude, and celebration. Guided by our compere Ghani, the programme brought together voices from across Asylum Welcome. Our Joint CEOs, Sarah and Hari, shared their thanks for the past year

2025-09-20T22:22:49+00:00September 13th, 2025|

Over 2,000 People Sign Open Letter for Unity and Compassion in Oxfordshire

In just 48 hours, more than 2,000 people – including Oxfordshire MPs Calum Miller, Olly Glover, and Charlie Maynard, alongside faith leaders, academics, GPs, trade unionists, and community representatives – have added their names to an open letter calling for “unity and compassion in Oxfordshire (and beyond)”. The letter, organised by Asylum Welcome,

2025-08-28T18:19:59+00:00August 28th, 2025|

A year ago, our community came together

🕊 One year after far-right groups threatened our office, our message remains the same: Oxford is a place of welcome. In this update, we reflect on the ongoing challenges asylum seekers face, the urgent support we aim to provide, and how you can help build a city of sanctuary in practice — plus key

2025-08-08T16:11:47+00:00August 7th, 2025|

Treasurer Trustee – Deadline Extended!

We’re looking for a new Treasurer Trustee to help guide the future of Asylum Welcome. Are you a finance leader passionate about social justice? Do you want to support a local charity working with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants? If so, we’d love to hear from you. 💡 Can

2025-07-29T11:29:50+00:00July 29th, 2025|

Keep Campsfield Closed: the fight continues…

On Sunday 22nd June, Asylum Welcome volunteers and staff joined a peaceful rally and solidarity walk to protest government plans to reopen Campsfield House, the controversial immigration detention centre near Kidlington. The event, held on the final day of Refugee Week, was organised by the Coalition to Keep Campsfield Closed—a broad alliance of local

2025-06-27T14:34:44+00:00June 27th, 2025|

New report launched to strengthen support for migrant survivors of domestic abuse

On Wednesday 18th June, the Thames Valley Immigration Alliance (TVIA) launched a powerful new report highlighting the experiences of migrant survivors of domestic abuse. Developed by the four organisations that make up TVIA – Asylum Welcome, Settled, Refugee Support Group Berkshire, and Slough Refugee Support – the report aims to strengthen support for migrant

2025-07-18T12:43:55+00:00June 27th, 2025|

Stand with us this Refugee Day

🤝 This World Refugee Day, we’re celebrating the volunteers, donors and supporters who make Asylum Welcome a place of safety and solidarity. From helping children settle into school, to supporting new refugees through daunting paperwork, to offering a listening ear at our Welcome Desk — meet some of the people turning sanctuary into reality

2025-08-09T18:39:07+00:00June 20th, 2025|
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