Calling on the Mayoral Candidates to Commit to Sanctuary

We are proud to join other local charities in calling on the Bristol and WECA mayoral candidates to publicly sign up to our list of 'Asks.' These 'Asks', which comprise of two different lists for the Bristol and WECA candidates, cover a range of priorities that will help to build a city of welcome for those seeking sanctuary here.
The 'Asks' come from Bristol Refugee and Asylum Seeker Partnership (BRASP). Made up of 16 charities, BRASP was in the process of forming in the months before the pandemic.  The importance of this collaboration quickly became clear after the pandemic began, as collaborative working enabled people seeking sanctuary to access food, shelter, medical care and more across the city and beyond. BRASP have now published an evaluation report, which considers the combined effort during the pandemic and emphasises the need for service users to be at the heart of planning for post-covid19 services.

BRASP's "vision is that refugees and asylum seekers enjoy healthy and fulfilling lives in Bristol, have a voice and their needs are met by an effective, unified and sustainable sector." We are excited to be part of this partnership. We look forward to continue working with incredible people and organisations to build a city of welcome, safety and hope for all.


Read more here.
Read the Bristol Mayoral Asks here
Read the WECA Mayoral Asks here
Read the Evaluation Report here