HBTSR formed in September 2015, as the global refugee crisis escalated. We joined City of Sanctuary soon afterwards. We are a registered charity, No: 1173570
We are a member of Together with Refugees Coalition and also Lift the Ban Coalition.
We are a group of volunteers [ we have no paid workers] welcoming people seeking sanctuary, raising funds to help them and encouraging our political representatives to put policies in place for a kind and fair immigration system. As a group, our supporters are of all faiths and none and all political persuasions : what unites us is our common humanity and compassion for others.
We will try to do our best in all circumstances but are all volunteers also coping with everything else that life throws at us.
You can find out more about our aims here. The best way to see what we do is to read Latest News, below, and sign up to our Newsletter.
For more details about donations, see here
ABOUT OUR CHARITY
We hold monthly group meetings via Zoom to which all are invited to help make decisions. We also have a Board of Trustees who meet twice a year or more often if needed.
Our 9 Trustees are Tim Butler [Chair], Lawrence Duffy [Treasurer] Ailsa Dunn [Secretary] Melrose East{ Policy, Welcome Day Lead, Risk Management lead], Rowland Jepson [Schools lead] Claire Armstrong [ Campaigning lead] Val Fraser [Press lead] Adil Gatrad, Lis Lifford.
Contact us on [email protected]
What we do – latest news
Ukrainian crisis March 2022 please see what we are doing here
All images are taken by HBTSR or from websites pertaining to venues and we have verbal consent from all persons portrayed in photos
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correspondence about the ‘Illegal Migration’ Bill
Email to Fay Jones on 7th March 2023
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Thanks from Monmouthshire Muslim Community Association
HBTSR Trustee Adil Gatrad is also a founder member of the Monmouthshire Muslim Community Association[ MMCA] . With his guidance, HBTSR have been able to help support this fledgling group who celebrated their second Ramadan and Eid this year. HBTSR…
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By Popular request: Penpont!
There was another very successful trip to Penpont on 23rd April, coinciding with St. George's Day and the weekend of Eid celebrations. For the local Ukrainian people this was a second opportunity as many had visited in the summer of…
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Yarn bombing at St. Mary’s Church Brecon
The challenge set by Rev Anna Bessant was 'Come and join us for an Easter celebration in The Parish Church of St Mary, Brecon. From 1.30 on Easter Day. Free family fun. All are welcome, Welsh cakes and hot drinks…
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Transport for education in Swansea update
Transport for Education
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Sanctuary competition for local schools
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Display of work on the theme of Sanctuary In St Mary’s Church
The concept of a church as a place of sanctuary has existed for centuries. Historically, people who sought refuge from danger, persecution, or injustice could find protection within the walls of a church. St Mary’s Church in Brecon has opted…
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Llangors welcomes
setting up
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Awards for HBTSR at an evening function hosted by the High Sheriff of Powys
In a week [ mid March 2023] where the news for those seeking refuge has been disheartening, a glimmer of positivity shone through for the Hay Brecon and Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees. Trustees, Rowland and Ailsa, attended a celebration event…
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Transport for education
Background HBTSR has helped with the cost of bus passes for a few college students for many years. We knew education was crucial to their well-being and future and that free bus transport would enable students living at a distance,…
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Orange Planes Campaign continued
On 23rd September a group met at Y Gaer to join in the Together with Refugees coalition campaign to #FillTheSkiesWithHope. Following this we have held stalls in Hay on two occasions[ October and November] and on 18th December we also…
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Christmas giving 2022
so many gifts in Hay school