GRAVESHAM SANCTUARY CIO
Registered charity 1181817 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Sanctuary is a Christian based organisation that supports and befriends the homeless and those re-entering accommodation by:Helping them become part of a communityLooking after their needs by providing emergency supported accommodation and a day centre, Hot food and drinks, Shower, Clothing and Laundry Help in getting paperwork IDSignposting them to agencies who can help
Causes: Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted undesignated cash of £236,298, which is significantly above its reserves policy target of approximately £23,363. Per the trustees' report, this high cash balance is retained to ensure continuity of operations due to the uncertainty of future government funding. The charity reported a surplus for the year of £50,947.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months unrestricted expenditure, being approximately £23,363 (held: £236k)
“The reserves policy requires the charity to maintain unrestricted undesignated cash at a level equivalent to at least three months unrestricted expenditure, being approximately £23,363.” — page 4
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to trustee Zoe Roder for financial management services.
“paid Zoe Roder £6,820 (2025: £6,960) in respect of financial management services, in line with trustee agreement.” — page 16
“received donations totalling £200 (2025: £nil) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from related parties.
“paid Zoe Roder £6,820 (2025: £6,960) in respect of financial management services, in line with trustee agreement.” — page 16
“received donations totalling £200 (2025: £nil) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Breyer Group — “Commercial Companies: Breyer Group” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £375k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/02/2023) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Zoe Roder co-chairchair
- CAROL LYNNE WEBSTER co-chair
- Dennis Charles Campbell Byrom
- Dr Adrian Hopkins MBE · trustee of 1 other charity
- Neege Allen
- Vicki Clarke · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Kent
Income and spending
Common questions
Is GRAVESHAM SANCTUARY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted undesignated cash of £236,298, which is significantly above its reserves policy target of approximately £23,363. Per the trustees' report, this high cash balance is retained to ensure continuity of operations due to the uncertainty of future government funding. The charity reported a surplus for the year of £50,947. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GRAVESHAM SANCTUARY CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GRAVESHAM SANCTUARY CIO as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST, THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, EASTGATE (KENT) LTD.
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