CITY OF SANCTUARY SHEFFIELD
The Virtual Sanctuary:A wide range of services to include, connect and support people in the Covid19 pandemic. The Sanctuary:A unique welcome centre where people seeking sanctuary can relax, access social activities and advice appointments. The Drop-In:A weekly Drop In where people can access advice and social activities. Sector Coordination:Run multiagency meetings and support sector development
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £482,943 and total expenditure of £424,751. Free reserves stood at £274,610, which the trustees consider prudent given their policy target of 75% to 100% of annual income. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“A reasonable target for the future in view of various perceived risks is considered to be 75% to 100% of annual income.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/11/2018)
Trustees
- Andrea Eleonora Antoniou
- Ania Wilczynska
- Firaz Jabar
- Hannah Dougherty
- Hasnain Qamar Rashid Bhatti Khan
- Helen Jackson
- John James Tomlinson
- Thomas Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £483k | £425k |
| 31/03/2024 | £439k | £358k |
| 31/03/2023 | £292k | £317k |
| 31/03/2022 | £304k | £238k |
| 31/03/2021 | £309k | £214k |
Common questions
Is CITY OF SANCTUARY SHEFFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus for the year, with total income of £482,943 and total expenditure of £424,751. Free reserves stood at £274,610, which the trustees consider prudent given their policy target of 75% to 100% of annual income. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CITY OF SANCTUARY SHEFFIELD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CITY OF SANCTUARY SHEFFIELD as a grant recipient include THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY, THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £22k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | Migrants and Refugees |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Social Welfare and Community |
| THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 24/04/2025 | £25k | A grant to City of Sanctuary Sheffield |
| A B Charitable Trust | 10/10/2024 | £22k | A grant to City of Sanctuary Sheffield |
| A B Charitable Trust | 06/09/2024 | £4k | A grant to City of Sanctuary Sheffield |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2024 | £19k | The Heart of The Sanctuary – Refurbishing our place of safety and welcome |
| A B Charitable Trust | 28/06/2023 | £22k | A grant to City of Sanctuary Sheffield |
| Sheffield City Council | 05/12/2022 | £301k | Core Grant |
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/04/2022 | £20k | A grant to City of Sanctuary Sheffield |
| A B Charitable Trust | 22/04/2021 | £15k | A grant to City of Sanctuary Sheffield |
| UK government | 08/07/2020 | £77k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| A B Charitable Trust | 09/01/2020 | £15k | A grant to City of Sanctuary Sheffield |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2019 | £10k | Asylum Journey |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/06/2018 | £48k | The Sanctuary |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/10/2016 | £10k | Feasibility Study for Welcome Centre |