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york city of sanctuary

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups. York City Of Sanctuary is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in York and operates in Bradford City, North Yorkshire, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where York City Of Sanctuary is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,401
Latest Expenditure
£42,451

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 135.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 135.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£31,401£42,4510 / 14
2023£93,845£36,9600 / 18
2022£7,894£4,4350 / 13
2021£7,059£4,2550 / 11
2020£5,134£3,6000 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers