Company of Others is dedicated to supporting people seeking sanctuary in our community and beyond. We ensure all our projects are accessible and welcoming to those seeking sanctuary, while also running initiatives designed specifically for them.
We actively learn from the experiences of people seeking sanctuary in the North East and use this knowledge to strengthen how we support and celebrate them.
As a company led by People of the Global Majority and built as a space for those who have been Othered by the society we live in, our commitment to people seeking sanctuary has been at our core long before receiving the Sanctuary Award. Becoming a Dance Company of Sanctuary has allowed us to connect with other Sanctuary organisations in Newcastle and City of Sanctuary itself, sharing knowledge, resources, and support.
Arts & Culture Booklet for People Seeking Sanctuary
Company of Others, alongside our partners in the Culture and Sanctuary Network, has created an Arts & Culture booklet as part of our ongoing commitment to making arts and culture more accessible to people seeking sanctuary in the North East.
This booklet provides information on free arts and cultural opportunities, including dance, theatre, music, and gardening, as well as regular events and one-time activities. It also includes details on how to access free tickets to arts and cultural spaces in the region.
The booklet will be published quarterly, with each edition covering a three-month period. The first edition runs from February to May 2025, and the next will be released in June 2025.
The digital version of the booklet is available below in multiple languages, including Arabic, Bengali, English, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Pashto, and Tigrinya:
Arabic – North East Arts and Culture for People Seeking Sanctuary
If you have any questions about the booklet or would like to contribute to a future edition, please get in touch at community@companyofothers.org.uk.