Celebrating Sanctuary
Also known as: Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingham
A diverse music and arts organisation with a mission to support , develop and celebrate refugee and migrant artists, to engage through community projects with refugees and asylum seekers. Founded in 2 002 we have developed 3 main strands to our work: World Music including Refugee Week, Artist development with refugee and migrant artists, Community Engagement with refugees and asylum seekers. .
Activities & Mission
A diverse music and arts organisation with a mission to support , develop and celebrate refugee and migrant artists, to engage through community projects with refugees and asylum seekers. Founded in 2 002 we have developed 3 main strands to our work: World Music including Refugee Week, Artist development with refugee and migrant artists, Community Engagement with refugees and asylum seekers. .
Grants
Celebrating Sanctuary is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £79,754
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £49,409 | £79,754 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2024 | £165,942 | £148,270 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £177,755 | £176,553 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £83,790 | £123,335 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2020 | £99,285 | £50,600 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Celebrating Sanctuary
What does Celebrating Sanctuary do?
A diverse music and arts organisation with a mission to support , develop and celebrate refugee and migrant artists, to engage through community projects with refugees and asylum seekers. Founded in 2 002 we have developed 3 main strands to our work: World Music including Refugee Week, Artist development with refugee and migrant artists, Community Engagement with refugees and asylum seekers. .
How much income did Celebrating Sanctuary report in 2025?
Celebrating Sanctuary reported total income of £49k and reported expenditure of £80k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Celebrating Sanctuary registered as a charity?
Celebrating Sanctuary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 2003 as charity number 1099536. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Celebrating Sanctuary?
Celebrating Sanctuary is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Celebrating Sanctuary operate?
Celebrating Sanctuary operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Celebrating Sanctuary a registered charity?
Yes — Celebrating Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099536.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingham
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated