Asylum Welcome
@asylumwelcome.bsky.social
Supporting asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants in Oxfordshire.
🤝 We provide information, advice, practical support, and solidarity.
❤️ Powered by your compassion: https://www.asylum-welcome.org/donate
🤝 We provide information, advice, practical support, and solidarity.
❤️ Powered by your compassion: https://www.asylum-welcome.org/donate
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Asylum Welcome
@asylumwelcome.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Our Winter Appeal launches today. Every donation is DOUBLED through match funding, helping people at risk of homelessness in Oxford find a place to stay.
Please give what you can to help refugees in Oxfordshire find safety. Kindness really does open doors. Thank you.
www.asylum-welcome.org/winter/
Please give what you can to help refugees in Oxfordshire find safety. Kindness really does open doors. Thank you.
www.asylum-welcome.org/winter/
We’re excited to be involved in this event exploring #Brecht’s ever-relevant writings in exile, newly set to music by Niels Rønsholdt, with Lore Lixenberg, David Constantine & Tom Kuhn.
📍 Mordan Hall, St Hugh’s College
Tues 3rd Feb at 5.30 pm
🎟️ Book now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exile-for-...
📍 Mordan Hall, St Hugh’s College
Tues 3rd Feb at 5.30 pm
🎟️ Book now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exile-for-...
January 24, 2026 at 8:19 PM
We’re excited to be involved in this event exploring #Brecht’s ever-relevant writings in exile, newly set to music by Niels Rønsholdt, with Lore Lixenberg, David Constantine & Tom Kuhn.
📍 Mordan Hall, St Hugh’s College
Tues 3rd Feb at 5.30 pm
🎟️ Book now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exile-for-...
📍 Mordan Hall, St Hugh’s College
Tues 3rd Feb at 5.30 pm
🎟️ Book now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exile-for-...
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Siham, Daneshgar, and Motaz are just three of the young people we work with. They told ITV News why education is so important for young refugees, to help them settle into Britain, rebuild their lives, and find work. www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
January 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Siham, Daneshgar, and Motaz are just three of the young people we work with. They told ITV News why education is so important for young refugees, to help them settle into Britain, rebuild their lives, and find work. www.itv.com/news/2026-01...
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New reporting shows the “one in, one out” scheme is harming survivors of torture and trafficking while failing to deter crossings. Safeguards in detention are breaking down. This is performative cruelty, not effective policy.
Read the investigation: https://bit.ly/4sKHBZA
Read the investigation: https://bit.ly/4sKHBZA
UK’s ‘one in, one out’ scheme has failed to protect torture survivors, says charity
Medical Justice report finds Home Office approach has led to ‘near total disregard for identified vulnerabilities’
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
New reporting shows the “one in, one out” scheme is harming survivors of torture and trafficking while failing to deter crossings. Safeguards in detention are breaking down. This is performative cruelty, not effective policy.
Read the investigation: https://bit.ly/4sKHBZA
Read the investigation: https://bit.ly/4sKHBZA
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Over 20 years, Iran has been the No1 country of origin for asylum seekers in the UK.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
January 15, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Over 20 years, Iran has been the No1 country of origin for asylum seekers in the UK.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
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From yesterday: Free Movement review of 2025 | Colin Yeo
Free Movement review of 2025 - Free Movement
It has become an end-of-year tradition, for good or ill, for me to review what’s been going on in the immigration law world, look ahead and share a little of
freemovement.org.uk
January 10, 2026 at 11:24 AM
From yesterday: Free Movement review of 2025 | Colin Yeo
⏳ Don't miss the chance to apply!
We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer — a hands-on role with real impact, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in Oxfordshire.
Applications close midnight *tomorrow* (Sunday 11th January 2026).
www.asylum-welcome.org/fundraising-...
We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer — a hands-on role with real impact, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in Oxfordshire.
Applications close midnight *tomorrow* (Sunday 11th January 2026).
www.asylum-welcome.org/fundraising-...
We are recruiting a Fundraising Officer! - Asylum Welcome
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Fundraising Officer to join our team and help us raise much-needed income to support our life-changing services for refugees and asylum seekers in Ox...
www.asylum-welcome.org
January 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
⏳ Don't miss the chance to apply!
We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer — a hands-on role with real impact, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in Oxfordshire.
Applications close midnight *tomorrow* (Sunday 11th January 2026).
www.asylum-welcome.org/fundraising-...
We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer — a hands-on role with real impact, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in Oxfordshire.
Applications close midnight *tomorrow* (Sunday 11th January 2026).
www.asylum-welcome.org/fundraising-...
💡 Interested? Know someone who might be?
We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer to help raise vital income supporting refugees & asylum seekers in Oxford.
⏳ 🕛 Deadline: Sun 11th Jan 2026 (midnight)
Apply now via CharityJob or see more details on our website: www.asylum-welcome.org/fundraising-...
We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer to help raise vital income supporting refugees & asylum seekers in Oxford.
⏳ 🕛 Deadline: Sun 11th Jan 2026 (midnight)
Apply now via CharityJob or see more details on our website: www.asylum-welcome.org/fundraising-...
Fundraising Officer | Asylum Welcome Oxford | CharityJob
Apply now for Fundraising Officer. , £28,500 - £32,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
www.charityjob.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
💡 Interested? Know someone who might be?
We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer to help raise vital income supporting refugees & asylum seekers in Oxford.
⏳ 🕛 Deadline: Sun 11th Jan 2026 (midnight)
Apply now via CharityJob or see more details on our website: www.asylum-welcome.org/fundraising-...
We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer to help raise vital income supporting refugees & asylum seekers in Oxford.
⏳ 🕛 Deadline: Sun 11th Jan 2026 (midnight)
Apply now via CharityJob or see more details on our website: www.asylum-welcome.org/fundraising-...
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As Campsfield detention centre reopens tomorrow in #Oxfordshire, many of us feel heavy-hearted.
But for all who may be detained there, we will keep going — and strengthen our efforts to #CloseCampsfield and #EndDetention.
Join the protests: 4pm Campsfield • 6pm Carfax
#TheseWallsMustFall
But for all who may be detained there, we will keep going — and strengthen our efforts to #CloseCampsfield and #EndDetention.
Join the protests: 4pm Campsfield • 6pm Carfax
#TheseWallsMustFall
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
As Campsfield detention centre reopens tomorrow in #Oxfordshire, many of us feel heavy-hearted.
But for all who may be detained there, we will keep going — and strengthen our efforts to #CloseCampsfield and #EndDetention.
Join the protests: 4pm Campsfield • 6pm Carfax
#TheseWallsMustFall
But for all who may be detained there, we will keep going — and strengthen our efforts to #CloseCampsfield and #EndDetention.
Join the protests: 4pm Campsfield • 6pm Carfax
#TheseWallsMustFall
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A former detainee of Campsfield said: “While I was at Campsfield I saw many people struggle to cope with depression and a system designed to break people down. You are treated as if you are a risk to society when all you are trying to do is reach safety and build a life.”
November 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A former detainee of Campsfield said: “While I was at Campsfield I saw many people struggle to cope with depression and a system designed to break people down. You are treated as if you are a risk to society when all you are trying to do is reach safety and build a life.”
Our Winter Appeal launches today. Every donation is DOUBLED through match funding, helping people at risk of homelessness in Oxford find a place to stay.
Please give what you can to help refugees in Oxfordshire find safety. Kindness really does open doors. Thank you.
www.asylum-welcome.org/winter/
Please give what you can to help refugees in Oxfordshire find safety. Kindness really does open doors. Thank you.
www.asylum-welcome.org/winter/
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Our Winter Appeal launches today. Every donation is DOUBLED through match funding, helping people at risk of homelessness in Oxford find a place to stay.
Please give what you can to help refugees in Oxfordshire find safety. Kindness really does open doors. Thank you.
www.asylum-welcome.org/winter/
Please give what you can to help refugees in Oxfordshire find safety. Kindness really does open doors. Thank you.
www.asylum-welcome.org/winter/
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📣At the protest this weekend:
"The people of Oxfordshire have made their voices clear, and will continue to do so, that refugees are welcome here. This is meant to be a city of sanctuary. Campsfield is the opposite of sanctuary." @asylumwelcome.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The people of Oxfordshire have made their voices clear, and will continue to do so, that refugees are welcome here. This is meant to be a city of sanctuary. Campsfield is the opposite of sanctuary." @asylumwelcome.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Protesters oppose immigration removal centre reopening
Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre is due to reopen later this year, after closing in 2018
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
📣At the protest this weekend:
"The people of Oxfordshire have made their voices clear, and will continue to do so, that refugees are welcome here. This is meant to be a city of sanctuary. Campsfield is the opposite of sanctuary." @asylumwelcome.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The people of Oxfordshire have made their voices clear, and will continue to do so, that refugees are welcome here. This is meant to be a city of sanctuary. Campsfield is the opposite of sanctuary." @asylumwelcome.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Looking for some good vibes?
Join us **tonight** (Thursday 20th Nov, 6–8 pm) for the Art Auction at 74 Magdalen Road (OX4 1RE).
Fabulous artwork, soft drinks and wine, and a warm community atmosphere — all in support of people seeking sanctuary. 🎨 🧡
www.magdalenroadstudios.com/calendar/art...
Join us **tonight** (Thursday 20th Nov, 6–8 pm) for the Art Auction at 74 Magdalen Road (OX4 1RE).
Fabulous artwork, soft drinks and wine, and a warm community atmosphere — all in support of people seeking sanctuary. 🎨 🧡
www.magdalenroadstudios.com/calendar/art...
Art Auction for Asylum Welcome — Magdalen Road Studios
Art Auction for Asylum Welcome Magdalen Road Studios 6-8PM Bid for an original art work and help support Asylum Welcome. Wine kindly donated by Art of Wine
www.magdalenroadstudios.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Looking for some good vibes?
Join us **tonight** (Thursday 20th Nov, 6–8 pm) for the Art Auction at 74 Magdalen Road (OX4 1RE).
Fabulous artwork, soft drinks and wine, and a warm community atmosphere — all in support of people seeking sanctuary. 🎨 🧡
www.magdalenroadstudios.com/calendar/art...
Join us **tonight** (Thursday 20th Nov, 6–8 pm) for the Art Auction at 74 Magdalen Road (OX4 1RE).
Fabulous artwork, soft drinks and wine, and a warm community atmosphere — all in support of people seeking sanctuary. 🎨 🧡
www.magdalenroadstudios.com/calendar/art...
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🚨Making it harder for migrants to settle in the UK is yet another act of economic vandalism🚨
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🚨Making it harder for migrants to settle in the UK is yet another act of economic vandalism🚨
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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It’s a kind of orange….
@asylumwelcome.bsky.social
Place an orange light in your window during the Oxford Christmas Light Festival (14–16 November) — a simple symbol of welcome, sanctuary, and hope for people seeking safety.
@asylumwelcome.bsky.social
Place an orange light in your window during the Oxford Christmas Light Festival (14–16 November) — a simple symbol of welcome, sanctuary, and hope for people seeking safety.
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It’s a kind of orange….
@asylumwelcome.bsky.social
Place an orange light in your window during the Oxford Christmas Light Festival (14–16 November) — a simple symbol of welcome, sanctuary, and hope for people seeking safety.
@asylumwelcome.bsky.social
Place an orange light in your window during the Oxford Christmas Light Festival (14–16 November) — a simple symbol of welcome, sanctuary, and hope for people seeking safety.
Huge thanks to @adobe.com & Revivn for donating 50 laptops to Asylum Welcome’s Digital Inclusion project! 💻
These lightweight devices will help refugees and asylum seekers access education, jobs and connection.
You’ve given technology a second life — and helped people rebuild theirs.
#ThankYou 💛
These lightweight devices will help refugees and asylum seekers access education, jobs and connection.
You’ve given technology a second life — and helped people rebuild theirs.
#ThankYou 💛
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Huge thanks to @adobe.com & Revivn for donating 50 laptops to Asylum Welcome’s Digital Inclusion project! 💻
These lightweight devices will help refugees and asylum seekers access education, jobs and connection.
You’ve given technology a second life — and helped people rebuild theirs.
#ThankYou 💛
These lightweight devices will help refugees and asylum seekers access education, jobs and connection.
You’ve given technology a second life — and helped people rebuild theirs.
#ThankYou 💛
Everyone deserves warmth & dignity.
This winter, refugees in Oxfordshire face hunger & homelessness as they attempt to rebuild their lives.
Your kindness can help:
£20 = welcome pack
£50 = school essentials
£100 = safe sleep
£250 = food & support
💜 tinyurl.com/hardship-appeal
Thank you so much!
This winter, refugees in Oxfordshire face hunger & homelessness as they attempt to rebuild their lives.
Your kindness can help:
£20 = welcome pack
£50 = school essentials
£100 = safe sleep
£250 = food & support
💜 tinyurl.com/hardship-appeal
Thank you so much!
Asylum Welcome's Emergency Hardship Fund appeal
Please stand with us today by donating to our Hardship Fund. Your contribution ensures that vulnerable refugees have access to vital essentials, and helps prevent people from sleeping rough over the u...
tinyurl.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Everyone deserves warmth & dignity.
This winter, refugees in Oxfordshire face hunger & homelessness as they attempt to rebuild their lives.
Your kindness can help:
£20 = welcome pack
£50 = school essentials
£100 = safe sleep
£250 = food & support
💜 tinyurl.com/hardship-appeal
Thank you so much!
This winter, refugees in Oxfordshire face hunger & homelessness as they attempt to rebuild their lives.
Your kindness can help:
£20 = welcome pack
£50 = school essentials
£100 = safe sleep
£250 = food & support
💜 tinyurl.com/hardship-appeal
Thank you so much!
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To support the National Day of Solidarity to End Immigration Detention 18 Oct, Coalition to Keep Campsfield Closed are running an event with a panel discussion & more. #Oxford #MigrationIsLife #NoOneIsIllegal #TheseWallsMustFall @asylumwelcome.bsky.social righttoremain.org.uk/local-action...
October 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
To support the National Day of Solidarity to End Immigration Detention 18 Oct, Coalition to Keep Campsfield Closed are running an event with a panel discussion & more. #Oxford #MigrationIsLife #NoOneIsIllegal #TheseWallsMustFall @asylumwelcome.bsky.social righttoremain.org.uk/local-action...
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the #OxfordHalf today — especially #TeamAsylumWelcome 🎽 — running in memory of our much-missed volunteer James Throup.
Every penny raised helps refugees and asylum seekers rebuild their lives in Oxfordshire. 🏃♀️🧡🏃♂️
Donate here 👇
tinyurl.com/oxford-half-marathon
Every penny raised helps refugees and asylum seekers rebuild their lives in Oxfordshire. 🏃♀️🧡🏃♂️
Donate here 👇
tinyurl.com/oxford-half-marathon
Asylum Welcome is running the Oxford Half Marathon in memory of James Throup
This October, Asylum Welcome is putting forward our own team to run the Oxford Half Marathon.
Our team is as diverse as our organisation – comprising a Sanctuary Hosting guest, a service coordinator...
tinyurl.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the #OxfordHalf today — especially #TeamAsylumWelcome 🎽 — running in memory of our much-missed volunteer James Throup.
Every penny raised helps refugees and asylum seekers rebuild their lives in Oxfordshire. 🏃♀️🧡🏃♂️
Donate here 👇
tinyurl.com/oxford-half-marathon
Every penny raised helps refugees and asylum seekers rebuild their lives in Oxfordshire. 🏃♀️🧡🏃♂️
Donate here 👇
tinyurl.com/oxford-half-marathon
One week to go until the Oxford Half Marathon! 🏃 🧡
Our Asylum Welcome runners are over halfway to their target — every mile they run helps fund help, advice and hope for people starting again in safety.
Please support them if you can:
justgiving.com/campaign/asy...
Thank you!
Our Asylum Welcome runners are over halfway to their target — every mile they run helps fund help, advice and hope for people starting again in safety.
Please support them if you can:
justgiving.com/campaign/asy...
Thank you!
October 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
One week to go until the Oxford Half Marathon! 🏃 🧡
Our Asylum Welcome runners are over halfway to their target — every mile they run helps fund help, advice and hope for people starting again in safety.
Please support them if you can:
justgiving.com/campaign/asy...
Thank you!
Our Asylum Welcome runners are over halfway to their target — every mile they run helps fund help, advice and hope for people starting again in safety.
Please support them if you can:
justgiving.com/campaign/asy...
Thank you!
Last week, our AGM & Supporters’ Meeting brought together voices from across Asylum Welcome — and marked 10 years of Sanctuary Hosting.
More than 40,000 nights of shelter, 300 guests supported, and a new exhibition unveiled to celebrate this milestone.
Read more: www.asylum-welcome.org/agm-2025/
More than 40,000 nights of shelter, 300 guests supported, and a new exhibition unveiled to celebrate this milestone.
Read more: www.asylum-welcome.org/agm-2025/
September 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last week, our AGM & Supporters’ Meeting brought together voices from across Asylum Welcome — and marked 10 years of Sanctuary Hosting.
More than 40,000 nights of shelter, 300 guests supported, and a new exhibition unveiled to celebrate this milestone.
Read more: www.asylum-welcome.org/agm-2025/
More than 40,000 nights of shelter, 300 guests supported, and a new exhibition unveiled to celebrate this milestone.
Read more: www.asylum-welcome.org/agm-2025/
👪 We're live at the Old Schoolhouse Community Day (Hertford Street, off Magdalen Road).
👋 Drop by our stall to say hello, pick up a copy of our latest Annual Review, and see if you can beat our fiendishly metaphorical Hostile Environment Challenge...
👋 Drop by our stall to say hello, pick up a copy of our latest Annual Review, and see if you can beat our fiendishly metaphorical Hostile Environment Challenge...
September 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
👪 We're live at the Old Schoolhouse Community Day (Hertford Street, off Magdalen Road).
👋 Drop by our stall to say hello, pick up a copy of our latest Annual Review, and see if you can beat our fiendishly metaphorical Hostile Environment Challenge...
👋 Drop by our stall to say hello, pick up a copy of our latest Annual Review, and see if you can beat our fiendishly metaphorical Hostile Environment Challenge...
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To mark ten years of Sanctuary Hosting, I wrote about migration. With thanks to @asylumwelcome.bsky.social for the fact checker.
open.substack.com/pub/writingf...
open.substack.com/pub/writingf...
'Don’t think your boys, far away as they are, ever forget'
A story of migration
open.substack.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
To mark ten years of Sanctuary Hosting, I wrote about migration. With thanks to @asylumwelcome.bsky.social for the fact checker.
open.substack.com/pub/writingf...
open.substack.com/pub/writingf...
This Sept, we're celebrating 10 years of Sanctuary Hosting!
www.asylum-welcome.org/services/san...
300 guests helped, 40,000 nights of safe sleep & countless acts of kindness - thanks to our wonderful hosts 💙
🎧 Listen to the story on our podcast #Welcomecast:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
www.asylum-welcome.org/services/san...
300 guests helped, 40,000 nights of safe sleep & countless acts of kindness - thanks to our wonderful hosts 💙
🎧 Listen to the story on our podcast #Welcomecast:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
September 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This Sept, we're celebrating 10 years of Sanctuary Hosting!
www.asylum-welcome.org/services/san...
300 guests helped, 40,000 nights of safe sleep & countless acts of kindness - thanks to our wonderful hosts 💙
🎧 Listen to the story on our podcast #Welcomecast:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
www.asylum-welcome.org/services/san...
300 guests helped, 40,000 nights of safe sleep & countless acts of kindness - thanks to our wonderful hosts 💙
🎧 Listen to the story on our podcast #Welcomecast:
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
🏃♂️ Every step counts. Every gift helps.
Sultan and the @asylumwelcome.bsky.social team are running 13.1 miles at the #OxfordHalf to support refugees in Oxfordshire as they rebuild their lives.
If you can, please back them today with a donation:
tinyurl.com/oxford-half-marathon
Thank you. 🧡
Sultan and the @asylumwelcome.bsky.social team are running 13.1 miles at the #OxfordHalf to support refugees in Oxfordshire as they rebuild their lives.
If you can, please back them today with a donation:
tinyurl.com/oxford-half-marathon
Thank you. 🧡
September 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🏃♂️ Every step counts. Every gift helps.
Sultan and the @asylumwelcome.bsky.social team are running 13.1 miles at the #OxfordHalf to support refugees in Oxfordshire as they rebuild their lives.
If you can, please back them today with a donation:
tinyurl.com/oxford-half-marathon
Thank you. 🧡
Sultan and the @asylumwelcome.bsky.social team are running 13.1 miles at the #OxfordHalf to support refugees in Oxfordshire as they rebuild their lives.
If you can, please back them today with a donation:
tinyurl.com/oxford-half-marathon
Thank you. 🧡
Thank you #ThisisOxfordshire for highlighting our open letter calling for Compassion and Unity in Oxford - www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/2542642...
More than 2,000 sign open letter for 'compassion' after Nigel Farage visit
More than 2,000 people signed a letter calling for 'unity and compassion' in Oxfordshire after an increase of hostility towards migrants and asylum…
www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Thank you #ThisisOxfordshire for highlighting our open letter calling for Compassion and Unity in Oxford - www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/2542642...