Creativity & Connection: How the Arts are welcoming refugees in Calderdale
Across Calderdale, organisations in theatre, literature, film, dance, and visual arts are opening their doors to people seeking sanctuary—creating space…
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St. Augustine’s CE School Celebrated as Calderdale’s Newest School of Sanctuary
On Friday 14 March, Kate Dearden MP visited St. Augustine’s CE School, Hanson Lane, Halifax, to officially present the school…
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Creating a Culture of Welcome in Calderdale Schools
Schools play a crucial role in shaping the values of our future generations. Across Calderdale, many schools are taking inspiring…
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Building a Culture of Welcome
Imagine leaving everything behind—your home, your family, your career—because staying meant risking your life. Refugees flee their homes due to…
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Love is Greater: Stand with Refugees this Valentine’s Day
Too often, conversations about the asylum system in politics and the media are filled with anger, mistrust, and division. But…
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Widening Welcome, One Training at a Time
At Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary, we believe that understanding and awareness are key to building a truly welcoming community. That’s…
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Hebden Bridge Picture House Re-accredited as Cinema of Sanctuary
We are thrilled to announce that Hebden Bridge Picture House has once again been recognised for its outstanding commitment to…
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Notice of AGM 2024
The Annual General Meeting for Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary will be held on Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 9.45 am…
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We stand in solidarity
The past weekend saw horrific violence unleashed upon migrant and Muslim communities by far-right extremists. Here at Calderdale Valley of…
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Lee Mount Academy’s spectacular poets
During Refugee Week 2024 pupils at Lee Mount Academy created their own Refugee Poems based on Benjamin Zephaniah's poem "We Refugees".
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We’re Recruiting! Strategic Development Brief
Ready to help guide the strategic development of a flourishing local charity?
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Rejecting the Rwanda Bill: Putting People First
The recent passing of the Rwanda bill has left us feeling disheartened and concerned. It's a move that seems to…
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Protecting Identities: A Note on the Re-Release of ‘I am Skillful, I am Talented’
In a world where storytelling has the power to bring about change and foster understanding, we are reminded of the…
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Behind the Scenes: I am Skillful, I am Talented
Step into the captivating world of our 'I am Skillful, I am Talented' project with an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse. You…
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I am Skillful, I am Talented Video
One of our guiding principles at Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary is "with, not for" - and that's essentially how the…
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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary, 2023
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Birds of Compassion: Spreading Wings of Solidarity
At Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary, we are passionate about promoting compassion and creating a supportive community for people seeking refuge…
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Calderdale Libraries working towards Library of Sanctuary Award
Exciting News: Calderdale Libraries are on the path to becoming a Library of Sanctuary!