DURHAM CITY OF SANCTUARY

Registered charity 1168523 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We are part of the nationwide City of Sanctuary movement. Based in County Durham, we work to build opportunities for introductions and friendship between sanctuary seekers and local people, helping new arrivals to integrate into our communities. Our aim is to create a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity operated at an operating deficit of £8,454 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total income of £27,641 against expenditure of £36,095. Net assets decreased from £38,011 to £29,557, with unrestricted reserves falling to £1,118. The trustees consider this level of reserves prudent and confirm the charity is a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Durham City of Sanctuary (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

• Dr SUSAN FRANCES FRENKchair
• Amna Al Ali
• Edwin Herbert Simpson · trustee of 1 other charity
• Fadia Faqir
• Iman Hafez Malouhi
• Irene Wilkinson · trustee of 1 other charity
• Julius Radziunas
• Nelli Stavropolou
• TANYA PATRICIA DEVEREUX

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Durham

Income and spending

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