--- title: "Chester City of Sanctuary Group — check charity number 1218044 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chester City of Sanctuary Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218044. Education/training charity based in St. John Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chester-city-of-sanctuary-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:42:52.860Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chester City of Sanctuary Group is a registered charity (number 1218044) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Chester City of Sanctuary Group? Registered charity number 1218044 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. John Street Website [chester.cityofsanctuary.org](https://chester.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## What causes is Chester City of Sanctuary Group registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester City of Sanctuary Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chester City of Sanctuary Group is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=chester-city-of-sanctuary-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://chester.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chester City of Sanctuary Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Chester City of Sanctuary Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218044) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Chester City of Sanctuary Group's charity number? Chester City of Sanctuary Group's charity number is 1218044. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218044? Search 1218044 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Chester City of Sanctuary Group do? Chester City of Sanctuary Group is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. See its official register entry for full details. Does Chester City of Sanctuary Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester City of Sanctuary Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Chester City of Sanctuary Group? Chester City of Sanctuary Group's website is https://chester.cityofsanctuary.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1218044).