Will the Cabinet Minister state the total cost of the Nation of Sanctuary Awards 2026, and state whether the Welsh Government will continue to fund the Awards going forward?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality | Answered on 03/08/2026
The Nation of Sanctuary Awards 2026 were organised and funded by the Welsh Refugee Council. The Welsh Government does not hold information on the total cost of the event.
As part of the Welsh Government’s contract with the Welsh Refugee Council to deliver the Wales Sanctuary Service, £2,596 plus VAT was allocated to the Nation of Sanctuary Awards in 2026.
We will consider future service needs and available budgets as part of decisions on any further funding.