Tees Valley of Sanctuary

11/04/2026

Items of interest from countries people have come from?
Here is the main part of the message below:
We would love to hear about any objects, spaces, or shared items within your community that:
• Hold cultural, historical, or emotional significance
• Play an important role in bringing people together
• May now be in need of repair, restoration, or care
This could be anything from a well-used communal item to something brought from a country of origin, or an object that represents a shared journey, identity, or sense of belonging.
Read on for full letter:
Please see below from the casting producer of The Repair Shop. If you know anyone interested, please contact him directly: [email protected]
I hope you’re well. My name is Ayrton and I’m a Producer working on The Repair Shop On The Road for the BBC. As part of the series, our expert team travels across the UK helping to restore items that hold deep meaning for people and communities.
I’m currently reaching out to organisations supporting refugees, asylum seekers and displaced communities, as we’re keen to connect with communities whose stories and heritage might not always be widely seen or heard.
We would love to hear about any objects, spaces, or shared items within your community that:
• Hold cultural, historical, or emotional significance
• Play an important role in bringing people together
• May now be in need of repair, restoration, or care
This could be anything from a well-used communal item to something brought from a country of origin, or an object that represents a shared journey, identity, or sense of belonging.
We approach all stories with great care and sensitivity, and at this stage we’re simply looking to have an initial conversation to learn more, there is absolutely no obligation to take part.
If anything comes to mind, or if there’s someone within your organisation or community who it would be best for me to speak with, I would be very grateful if you could point me in the right direction.
Regards,
Ayrton McGurgan
Casting Producer
Ricochet Ltd

10/04/2026

A relief that the Charity Commission has found no evidence whatsoever for the false allegations on an MP that schools of sanctuary were involved in political activities.
Our work locally and nationally with Schools of Sanctuary continues, and get in touch if you are a school interested in finding out more.

The Charity Commission has closed its compliance case into City of Sanctuary UK, finding no evidence of wrongdoing.

08/04/2026

Items of interest that refugees may have from their country of origin, journey here or their identity?
this is some words from the full message below, would be good to be able to share what is important to you with others.
"We would love to hear about any objects, spaces, or shared items within your community that:
• Hold cultural, historical, or emotional significance
• Play an important role in bringing people together
• May now be in need of repair, restoration, or care
This could be anything from a well-used communal item to something brought from a country of origin, or an object that represents a shared journey, identity, or sense of belonging."

full message says:
Please see below from the casting producer of The Repair Shop. If you know anyone interested, please contact him directly: [email protected]
I hope you’re well. My name is Ayrton and I’m a Producer working on The Repair Shop On The Road for the BBC. As part of the series, our expert team travels across the UK helping to restore items that hold deep meaning for people and communities.
I’m currently reaching out to organisations supporting refugees, asylum seekers and displaced communities, as we’re keen to connect with communities whose stories and heritage might not always be widely seen or heard.
We would love to hear about any objects, spaces, or shared items within your community that:
• Hold cultural, historical, or emotional significance
• Play an important role in bringing people together
• May now be in need of repair, restoration, or care
This could be anything from a well-used communal item to something brought from a country of origin, or an object that represents a shared journey, identity, or sense of belonging.
We approach all stories with great care and sensitivity, and at this stage we’re simply looking to have an initial conversation to learn more, there is absolutely no obligation to take part.
If anything comes to mind, or if there’s someone within your organisation or community who it would be best for me to speak with, I would be very grateful if you could point me in the right direction.
Regards,
Ayrton McGurgan
Casting Producer
Ricochet Ltd

30/03/2026

As part of the City of Sanctuary movement, Tees Valley of Sanctuary took a coach down to London, along with 120 other civil society organizations to take part in a national demonstration in London, the biggest ever, over 500,000 people were there, to promote solidarity with refugees and migrants, advocate “hope over fear” and “unity over hatred”.

23/03/2026

Victim of crime and an asylum seeker or refugee?
see this re chance to talk about it in confidence (and get a voucher!).

19/03/2026

Here is a map of where food can be obtained in the wider area. you need to read the detail to make sure it is what you need, and when it is available.

Including foodbanks, community pantries, ecoshops & hot food. Please always double check with the organisation for up-to-date days and times before travel.

18/03/2026

All the info you need to know about food banks, food pantries, hot food available within Stockton Borough.
it is all up to date as at 18 03 2026 but best to check if you are travelling.
please do pass this information on to others who can advertise or use it.

16/03/2026

"Communities Together" and integration event at the Dorman's Club in Middlesbrough.
Sounds good.

13/03/2026

Some seeking sanctuary here will be reaching the school "prom" and no doubt extremely concerned about the cost.
But there is a great scheme here that can be used to make the event possible for all.

12/03/2026

The Cleveland Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is wanting your views to help them to understand the needs of victim/ survivors of crime from under-represented groups who may not engage with traditional organisations or services. If you are a member of an underrepresented community e.g. disabled, deaf, of colour, we would really appreciate it if you can take 2-3 minutes to complete the questions below to help us to know how our local police support can be improved based on your experience.
This is the link, can you make sure that others see it please:

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11/03/2026

• Stockton Service Fair
The next Stockton Service Fair is taking place tomorrow, 12th March, between 11:00 - 14:00 at the Jubilee Centre, Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3NW. Please find a flyer attached.

11/03/2026

TOP 10 FACTS.
Right up to date facts on asylum issues (taken from Home Office statistics released last week) for people to use as they wish, hopefully to counteract some myths that are around.