Our Vision

Refugees and Asylum Seekers feel welcome, valued and confident to celebrate and share their culture, skills and knowledge in their local community and beyond.

Our Mission

Bristol Refugee Festival supports and facilitates newly arrived and settled communities to come together in celebration of inclusion and diversity through a year-round programme of events, with an annual cross art-form Festival at its core.

Celebration

Celebrating and embracing our differences whilst recognising our similarities

Inclusion

Valuing all voices and the sharing of culture, skills and knowledge.

Collaboration

Building strong relationships with individuals and organisations whilst working towards a shared goal.

Integrity

Ensuring the community we serve is always at the heart of all our work.

Respect

Believing we are all equal and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.