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.
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write to us on [email protected]
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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Llangors Church in Wales Primary School is now a School of Sanctuary
Fred came to speak to pupils in October about his experience of being on the KInder transport. He visited again for the show case and was interested in discussing the UN Convention on the rights of children with the pupil…
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Christmas Giving
On the day that Robert Jenrick [ of the 'too welcoming murals' fame] resigned stating that the Government were being too weak with the Rwanda plan, it was amazing to be taking to Swansea over 300 Christmas presents donated by…
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A happy day in Hay School
On Sunday 19 November Hay-on-Wye Community Primary School welcomed around 100 people seeking sanctuary to a wonderfully relaxed day out. The school is working towards being recognised as a School of Sanctuary and head teacher Richard Morris, with a dedicated…
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A most memorable day in Hay.
It was the last chance to see the Refugee Exhibition at Hay Castle before it was dismantled. Christina borrowed a minibus and transported 11 men from the Three Counties Hotel to the castle. As is often the case, things weren't…
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A productive day at Drover Cycles.
'A bike means freedom and a chance to get to football practice and college.'
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A visit to Hay Castle from Swansea
The wonderful exhibition of refugee art in Hay Castle includes work by Nathaly Buitrago who is a talented Gower College student photographer . George Wilson, Swansea Asylum Seekers Support Volunteer coordinator, realised that she had not been able to see…
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A great visit to Hay Castle
Being put up in a hotel may sound glamorous but the reality is far from this. Sharing a room with strangers , having no choice over food, having no where to go or things to do means that one has…
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Another wonderful day in Llangynidr
'After some of the hard times we've been through recently with Hate crimes and other issues ,it is truly amazing to receive such a warm welcome and so many activities and such wonderful food on offer. Heartfelt thanks to all…
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Newport Women’s group have a day out in Llangorse
Another memorable day with plans for more! A group of 19 women including Sarah and Claire and a baby visited for a day out in the country. It was an opportunity to celebrate as 3 had had their Leave to…
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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Visitor centre welcomes people seeking sanctuary for fresh air and fun
'The trip had been the most enjoyable and welcoming experience for me in a long time.
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Climbing and rowing at Llangorse
Last Thursday, the 17th of August, HBTSR welcomed a group of ten youngsters to Llangors for a day of fresh air and fun. While unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in the UK do receive good basic support, these boys are currently…
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County of Sanctuary
On July 11th 2023 Powys County Council Cabinet approved a proposal to join the City of Sanctuary local authority network and begin the application process to become a Council of Sanctuary. . At the Council meeting on 20th July ,there…