# Navigating Sanctuary Life (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC054150
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** April 16, 2025
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054150


## Contact

- **Address:** 1/2 3 Mcaslin Court, Glasgow
- **Postcode:** G4 0PQ
- **Website:** https://navigatingsanctuarylife.org/



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the prevention or relief of poverty&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Our Work Supports ethnic minority and disadvantaged groups, including asylum seekers and refugees, build and strengthen community cohesion in an inclusive welcoming space where they can come together to reduce the risk of social isolation and loneliness in a community setting where people feel seen, heard, and respected We create a space where people can regain a sense of agency, share their experiences with one another, and be sign posted to local support services that reflects their actual needs. Those who will benefit include individuals facing economic hardship, language barriers, and cultural displacement. How we deliver our services We create a welcoming space where people can share their skills, have a say in the food that Navigating Sanctuary Life prepares, and access food that respects their dietary needs, we foster stronger relationships and a sense of belonging. The project supports people facing pressures from the cost-of-living crisis by providing early, meaningful fo

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** (a) The prevention or relief of poverty through advice support for asylum seekers enabling them to better understand their rights to housing, benefits and their legal rights. the provision of cash and practical aid to community members through emergency grants and vouchers enabling their access to transportation, utilities and household necessities. improved education and skills development through the delivery of ESOL provision, employability workshops and skills training sessions. the delivery of social activities designed to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation and foster improved community integration. counselling and emotional support to assist community members dealing with trauma. partnership and collaboration with other local charities, faith organisations, companies and government agencies aimed at improving the delivery of services to asylum seekers and refugees. applying for international funding to carry out our charitable activities in line with our objectives overseas. (b) The advancement of education and skills development through the delivery of ESOL provision, employability workshops and skills training sessions so that beneficiaries are better prepared for higher education. support for community members to achieve positive outcomes in relation to higher education such as support with applying for university or college places. working closely with universities, colleges and policymakers to make higher education more accessible to asylum seekers and refugees (c) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of activities and educational support to children, young people and families. the provision of financial literacy workshops and support to access small grants/hardship payments. signposting refugees and asylum seekers to access legal counsel that can aid them in navigating the asylum process. support to address the mental health of community members through the delivery of counselling and peer support groups.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** Glasgow City
- **Geographical spread:** UK and overseas







