Craven District of Sanctuary
Craven
Begun in Febraury 2023 after it was agreed by Craven District Council, we are affiliated to the national City of Sanctuary organisation. We share their values of Inclusivity
We welcome and respect people from all backgrounds, place the highest value on diversity and are committed to equality.
Openness
We are committed to a culture of working collaboratively across the City of Sanctuary networks and in partnership with others.
Participation
We work with people seeking sanctuary and value and recognise the contribution of all. We aspire to ensure people seeking sanctuary are involved in all decision making at all levels and are supported to become leaders in the organisation, networks, and the wider movement.
Inspire
We work with enthusiasm and positivity and are determined to surpass what has already been achieved to welcome refugees and people seeking sanctuary. We act as a catalyst for change by being open to new and innovative ideas and through sharing knowledge gained with others and working in partnership.
Integrity
We aspire to high standards of honesty and behaviour, and always to act in the interests of people seeking sanctuary.
There is an Action Plan which the core team is working through. We seek to include all kinds of organisations across Craven, large and small. Faith groups, businesses, shops, libraries, schools, community and arts groups and more. We run events which are publicised through a mailing list and social media.