CITY OF SANCTUARY SWINDON
Promote a culture of welcome, inclusion and support for everyone in Swindon with a focus on those seeking sanctuary.We do this by bringing people and organisations in our community together, providing practical support through projects, running community events, raising awareness and campaigning for social justice, therefore contributing to the wider, national movement that is City of Sanctuary.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £25,761 for the year ended 30 April 2025, with total funds carried forward of £8,749. The trustees note that core funding received shortly after the year-end helps address the deficit, and they maintain reserves to cover grant commitments and budgeted costs. The charity operates with a settled team of four staff members and relies on diverse funding sources including the National Lottery Community Fund.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees will maintain adequate reserves to cover grant commitments and budgeted costs for the current financial year and maintain an appropriate budget for future years to cover longer term grant commitments.” — page 29
Trustees
- Alrazi Suliman
- Ben Jackson
- John Andew Lavery
- Lindsay Jane Gutteridge
- Moses Lubanda
- Serena Juul
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £67k | £93k |
| 30/04/2024 | £63k | £97k |
| 30/04/2023 | £49k | £38k |
| 30/04/2022 | £56k | £41k |
| 30/04/2021 | £49k | £31k |
Common questions
Is CITY OF SANCTUARY SWINDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £25,761 for the year ended 30 April 2025, with total funds carried forward of £8,749. The trustees note that core funding received shortly after the year-end helps address the deficit, and they maintain reserves to cover grant commitments and budgeted costs. The charity operates with a settled team of four staff members and relies on diverse funding sources including the National Lottery Community Fund. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CITY OF SANCTUARY SWINDON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CITY OF SANCTUARY SWINDON as a grant recipient include JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO, THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | FY2021 | £25k | |
| THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2025 | £21k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £22k | Project Funding |