When our partners All Change Arts spoke to local people about what sanctuary, home and welcome meant to them, residents told them that feeling welcome was “like a warm cup of tea.” And that’s what this image depicts – real Islington residents of all ages and backgrounds enjoying that cup of tea.
-
Islington as a Borough of Sanctuary
What being a Borough of Sanctuary means for Islington and people who come here
-
Borough of Sanctuary Grants Programme
Information about the Borough of Sanctuary Grants Programme
-
History of sanctuary
How Islington has become what it is today and some key points in its history
-
Working hard for change
What we are doing politically to push for change in national policy and how you can get involved
-
How we support the community
Find out how how we support our residents from refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking backgrounds
-
Inclusive Islington
Learn about some of the barriers residents face and how everyone in the borough plays a role in trying to overcome them
-
Commitments
Here are our commitments to making Islington the most welcome place for refugees, migrants and asylum-seekers
Related information
-
Islington Directory - Refugee and Migrant support services
A directory of services supporting refugees and migrants
-
Support for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
See what support we offer to help migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
-
Equality and diversity
Our overarching vision is to make Islington a fairer place. We believe everyone should have access to the same opportunities, whatever their background or situation.