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The Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Inclusion Strategy, what it includes and the latest progress report.

Read the  pdf Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Inclusion Strategy (361 KB) .

This strategy sets out how we, Bristol City Council, can support refugees and asylum seekers across all of our service areas and activities.

The strategy helps us be a City of Sanctuary that provides welcome and safety for all, including people seeking sanctuary from:

  • war
  • violence
  • persecution
  • impact of climate change

Progress report

Read the pdf Progress report for the Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Inclusion Strategy (393 KB) .

This report provides a summary of progress made during the first year of the strategy's implementation. 

No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Partnership Working

Read the pdf NRPF Partnership Working Report (164 KB) .

This report reflects on how Bristol City Council has been working with partners to support those with No Recourse to Public Funds during the COVID pandemic. It shows how we can embed these practices in ongoing work to make Bristol a more inclusive city. 

The resettlement of vulnerable refugees in Bristol

Visit our resettlement of vulnerable refugees page to learn more about how we're resettling the most vulnerable refugees in Bristol.

Support Don't Deport campaign

We're proud to support Homeless Link's Support Don't Deport campaign. Find out more at Support Don't Deport.