LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE CITY OF SANCTUARY CHARITY ASSOCIATION
Lancaster and Morecambe City of Sanctuary objects are the relief of poverty among Refugees and Asylum Seders living in Lancaster and Morecambe by providing them with grants, items and services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £4,660 in unrestricted funds at the end of the year, having incurred a net deficit of £8,212 against unrestricted income. The trustees report that the charity has no paid staff and does not rent office space, stating it therefore does not need to maintain any reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“City of Sanctuary has no paid staff and does not rent office space. It therefore does not need to maintain any reserves.” — page 4
Trustees
- Jean O'Neillchair
- Angela Onek
- Anne Claire Chapman
- Bashar Bakhou
- Dr ELIZABETH ROBERTS
- Jane Lippitt
- Jennifer Maclennan
- Somayeh Roustaei
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £39k | £22k |
| 30/09/2024 | £13k | £15k |
| 30/09/2023 | £22k | £20k |
| 30/09/2022 | £22k | £20k |
| 30/09/2021 | £31k | £26k |
Common questions
Is LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE CITY OF SANCTUARY CHARITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £4,660 in unrestricted funds at the end of the year, having incurred a net deficit of £8,212 against unrestricted income. The trustees report that the charity has no paid staff and does not rent office space, stating it therefore does not need to maintain any reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2019 | £10k | City of Sanctuary ESOL classes |