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York City Of Sanctuary

Finding legal support for asylum seeker applications and supporting refugees to obtain the right to remain and or gain citizenship. We assist refugees applying for benefits and emergency housing.We maintain and develop links with donors to provide household items and clothing for refugee households in York and partners in Bradford, Wakefield and Hull.

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Activities & Mission

Finding legal support for asylum seeker applications and supporting refugees to obtain the right to remain and or gain citizenship. We assist refugees applying for benefits and emergency housing.We maintain and develop links with donors to provide household items and clothing for refugee households in York and partners in Bradford, Wakefield and Hull.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£55,148
Latest Expenditure
£45,674

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 82.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 82.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£55,148
£45,6740 / 14
2024
£31,401
£42,4510 / 14
2023
£93,845
£36,9600 / 18
2022
£7,894
£4,4350 / 13
2021
£7,059
£4,2550 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about York City Of Sanctuary

What does York City Of Sanctuary do?

Finding legal support for asylum seeker applications and supporting refugees to obtain the right to remain and or gain citizenship. We assist refugees applying for benefits and emergency housing.We maintain and develop links with donors to provide household items and clothing for refugee households in York and partners in Bradford, Wakefield and Hull.

How much income did York City Of Sanctuary report in 2025?

York City Of Sanctuary reported total income of £55k and reported expenditure of £46k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was York City Of Sanctuary registered as a charity?

York City Of Sanctuary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2017 as charity number 1176094. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs York City Of Sanctuary?

York City Of Sanctuary is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ahmed Khaleel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does York City Of Sanctuary operate?

York City Of Sanctuary operates across 7 areas, including Bradford City, City Of Wakefield, City Of York and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is York City Of Sanctuary a registered charity?

Yes — York City Of Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176094.

Details

Address
10 BURNISTON GROVE
YORK
YO10 3RP
Registration Date
5 December 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5104392
Charity Number
1176094

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Trustees

Ahmed Khaleel Chair
Christina Funnell
Dee Boyle
Dr Rasha Salaheldin
Julie Randles
Rev PAUL WORDSWORTH
Also governs 1 other charity
Rose Elizabeth Berl

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