Welcoming migrants, asylum seekers and refugees
A guide to help you settle in to Brighton & Hove and information about how we welcome migrants and refugees to the city.
Brighton & Hove Refugee and Migrant Forum
Contact us to get help if you're a refugee, asylum seeker or vulnerable person from abroad or if you would like to offer help.
Cities of Sanctuary
We’re one of a large network of UK Cities of Sanctuary.
- City of Sanctuary website
City of Sanctuary is a movement committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.
Sanctuary on Sea
- Sanctuary on Sea website
Brighton & Hove's local City of Sanctuary group is called Sanctuary on Sea. We bring organisations and individuals together and campaign to help Brighton & Hove become the most welcoming city for people seeking sanctuary.
Get help from a local organisation
We've worked with Sanctuary on Sea to create a directory of services.
Use this directory to find local organisations:
- that can help refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in the area
- working to help refugees overseas
Libraries of Sanctuary
Libraries of Sanctuary celebrates the important role libraries play in welcoming refugees and people seeking sanctuary in our community.
Brighton & Hove libraries
Find out about how Brighton & Hove libraries support people seeking sanctuary.
Refugee Week
Refugee Week takes place in June each year.
The week is a UK-wide programme of cultural and educational events that:
- highlights the contribution that refugees make to life in the UK
- encourages a better understanding between communities
Go to the Refugee Week website for more information.