Is Sanctus a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sanctus as a registered charity (number 1220096) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Sanctus's charity number?

Sanctus's charity number is 1220096. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1220096?

Search 1220096 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.

Does Sanctus have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sanctus. 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 Sanctus?

Sanctus's website listed in our register data is http://www.sanctus-home.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Sanctus registered as a charity?

Sanctus was entered on the register on 15 October 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1220096CIO

Sanctus

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Sanctus is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Sanctus?

Registered charity number: 1220096
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 30-32 Broomfield Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.sanctus-home.com

What does the register show for Sanctus?

Sanctus (number 1220096) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Sanctus do?

Provides food, shelter and support to the homeless and vulnerable in Chelmsford, Essex, UK. Sanctus operates a cafe and day centre in the heart of Chelmsford. The cafe acts as an access point for the Sanctus Support Hub for advocacy, support, counselling and services for independent living.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sanctus

Answers Sanctus gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Sanctus as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 October 2026
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-11-07. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Sanctus registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sanctus yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sanctus. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Sanctus?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctus a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sanctus as a registered charity (number 1220096) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Sanctus's charity number?: Sanctus's charity number is 1220096. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1220096?: Search 1220096 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 Sanctus do?: Provides food, shelter and support to the homeless and vulnerable in Chelmsford, Essex, UK. Sanctus operates a cafe and day centre in the heart of Chelmsford. The cafe acts as an access point for the Sanctus Support Hub for advocacy, support, counselling and services for independent living.
Does Sanctus have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sanctus. 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 Sanctus?: Sanctus's website listed in our register data is http://www.sanctus-home.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Sanctus?: The register does not record Sanctus as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Sanctus registered as a charity?: Sanctus was entered on the register on 15 October 2026.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.