WAKEFIELD DISTRICT CITY OF SANCTUARY
We offer a wide variety of weekly events aimed at asylum seekers and refugees (ASRs) in our area. Through these events, mostly in the form of "drop-ins" we are able to provide a welcome, and a point of contact for help, advice and support with volunteers from many local voluntary, community and faith organisations. We also work to make our City more welcoming.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with free/unrestricted reserves of £6,718, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining three months of general overheads. The charity reported a net receipt of £15,662 for the year, reversing a deficit from the previous period, and holds total fund balances of £61,755.
What the accounts disclose
“Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (WMDC) - 23,250” — page 12
“The charity's free reserves, at the year end were £6,718. The trustees have agreed to a formal reserves policy, to maintain unrestricted funds of 3 months of general overheads.”
Trustees
- Peter Edward James Baldwinchair
- Ahmed Altuhamy
- Jonathan Richard Coatman
- Mohammad Al Johmani
- Susan Frances Ayton
- Susan Sanderson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £65k | £49k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £57k |
| 31/03/2023 | £71k | £65k |
| 31/03/2022 | £98k | £86k |
| 31/03/2021 | £148k | £92k |
Common questions
Is WAKEFIELD DISTRICT CITY OF SANCTUARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with free/unrestricted reserves of £6,718, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining three months of general overheads. The charity reported a net receipt of £15,662 for the year, reversing a deficit from the previous period, and holds total fund balances of £61,755. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WAKEFIELD DISTRICT CITY OF SANCTUARY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WAKEFIELD DISTRICT CITY OF SANCTUARY as a grant recipient include Prosper Wakefield District Ltd.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper Wakefield District Ltd | FY2024 | £11k | Small Grants Programme |
| Prosper Wakefield District Ltd | FY2023 | £4k | |
| Prosper Wakefield District Ltd | FY2022 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/07/2025 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2025 | £20k | Volunteer Coordination |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2021 | £9k | Top-up Shop |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 21/09/2020 | £5k | COVID-19 - Wakefield District City of Sanctuary |