--- title: "City of Sanctuary UK — check charity number 1184613 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City of Sanctuary UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184613. General Charitable Purposes charity based in PO Box 384. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-sanctuary-uk retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:37:22.522Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City of Sanctuary UK is a registered charity (number 1184613) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £453,551 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 City of Sanctuary UK? Registered charity number 1184613 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location PO Box 384 Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £453,551 Website [cityofsanctuary.org](http://cityofsanctuary.org/) ## What does City of Sanctuary UK do? The charity holds the vision that our nations will be welcoming places of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. The charity supports a network of groups, which includes places and regions across the UK. It also supports Streams of Sanctuary which encourage communities of practices or interests to come together to embed the concept of welcome. ## What causes is City of Sanctuary UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Sanctuary UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City of Sanctuary UK 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=city-of-sanctuary-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://cityofsanctuary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City of Sanctuary UK a legitimate charity? Yes. City of Sanctuary UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184613) 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 City of Sanctuary UK's charity number? City of Sanctuary UK's charity number is 1184613. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184613? Search 1184613 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 City of Sanctuary UK do? The charity holds the vision that our nations will be welcoming places of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution. The charity supports a network of groups, which includes places and regions across the UK. It also supports Streams of Sanctuary which encourage communities of practices or interests to come together to embed the concept of welcome. Does City of Sanctuary UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Sanctuary UK. 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 City of Sanctuary UK? City of Sanctuary UK's website is http://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/1184613).