For centuries, the UK has offered refuge to those seeking sanctuary. In 2015, in response to the Syrian conflict, the Prime Minister announced that 20,000 people would come to Britain as part of the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme. As families began to arrive and rebuild their lives, more and more communities made it clear they wanted to step up and play their part in the welcome and resettlement process. Consequently, The Home Office and civil society organisations came together to co-design The Community Sponsorship of Refugees scheme. Launched in June 2016, this particular form of resettlement gave ordinary people from ordinary communities the opportunity to form sponsorship groups that would directly support refugees. Today, Community Sponsorship is a growing movement, with sponsoring groups emerging in villages, towns and cities across the UK.

The Salvation Army in Bromley is passionate and committed to help resettle a family within this scheme. This is  "Community Sponsorship" - community at its best working in partnership  towards a common purpose. Bromley Salvation Army's dream is that this project will reach far into the community uniting people from all walks of life, working with the local authority and the home office to resettle and ultimately transform the life a vulnerable family. This is an amazing opportunity to pioneer Community Sponsorship in the borough of Bromley.

There are many ways to get involved; either being part of our team or for further information please email: bromley.temple@salvationarmy.org.uk or by donating on this page. 

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The Salvation Army is a Christian Church & registered Charity working in 130 countries worldwide and is one of the largest and most diverse providers of social welfare in the world. In the UK and Republic of Ireland this work includes more than 800 Salvation Army social service centres and community churches. We provide unconditional friendship, support and very practical help to people in crisis and need and work with children, homeless people, all adult victims of modern slavery and those dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction.