The Sanctuary Network

a series of roundtables and networking events

Join the Sanctuary Network.

The Sanctuary Network Round Tables bring together people, organisations and communities to share experiences, build relationships and explore how we can create a more welcoming and inclusive society in Sheffield, together. They provide a space for open conversation, shared learning and collaboration, connecting people with different perspectives around a common goal: making sure everyone has the opportunity to feel safe, valued and included.

be part of it

Have your voice heard

A welcoming space to share experiences and resources, raise current challenges and ensure community voices shape the movement.

Build meaningful connections

Meet like-minded people and organisations, develop relationships and discover opportunities to support one another.

Collective Action

Share ideas, network, learn from different perspectives and work together towards practical, lasting change.

Share Opportunities for wider impact

Strengthen collaboration across communities and help build a more inclusive and supportive sanctuary network.

  • "I have connected to like minded community organisations that are aligned in our mission, to build healthy neighbourhood community in Burngreave. Through the recent round table event, we were able to connect as we had no space to hire and now we have found Ashram to collaborate with"

    Furaha hub

  • "I have never been in a room full of passionate people with lived experience, Sanctuary 2027 roundtable networking has given people the opportunity to bridge their work into bigger platforms. It also allows people to feel comfortable speaking about shared concerns in a less formal setting. This is action, its a collective movement where we choose to support each other in the work of Sanctuary that we do".

    Councillor Safiya Saeed, former Lord Mayor of Sheffield

  • "I really love the idea that multi-organisations that work with refugees, asylum seekers and the most vulnerable in our community seeking sanctuary in different forms. Through art, collaboration, projects, and many other forms driven by prevention, awareness and support. We are all one here and it feels united"

    Adam, Chair of ISRAAC

  • "I really look forward to continuing to attend the 2027 roundtables, connecting our mission to support young boys from African backgrounds with the choices they have regarding violence and social injustice frustrations, to feeling at sanctuary with us, and the other organisations we are working with."

    Susan, Founder of Bonds of Creation

To join the Sanctuary Network Roundtables get in touch with our Community Inspiration Coordinators:

Salma Mohamed - Community Inspiration Coordinator  

salma@sbctheatre.co.uk

Muetesim Ahmed - Community Inspiration Coordinator   

muetesim@sbctheatre.co.uk