214 - Help for trips organised for refugee and asylum seeking families - July 2025

 We are pleased to be back with news of donation 214.


This week we can tell you about a donation we have made to the Penistone Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support Group.  Do have a look at this link to find out about the fabulous support they offer to refugees and asylum seekers arriving in their area. https://barnsley.cityofsanctuary.org/2025/07/01/new-penistone-group-welcomes-refugees.
Also attached is the July 2025 City of Sanctuary Newsletter which the group asked us to share for anyone interested in any further information about the wonderful work of the various groups in Barnsley.  

As well as offering support for day to day essentials for these families, who often arrive with nothing, the group organises trips in the summer, which give families the chance to see different parts of Yorkshire and have some fun.

They have some wonderful events lined up, including visits to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Graves Park in Sheffield and a trip to the seaside in Cleethorpes.  The venues offer free entry and families bring their own food so they keep costs to a minimum, but the group needs some help to fund the cost of coaches.

We were pleased to send £500 which will help them as they take families out for some unforgettable experiences this summer.

Our member told us that each of the people attending the trips will be so grateful for the generous support of those who have made these trips possible.

We hope everyone has a lovely time.

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