SANCTUARY BREAKS
We provide respite breaks in rural Gloucestershire for people seeking sanctuary - asylum seekers, refugees and survivors of trafficking and torture. See https://sanctuaryhillhouse.org.uk for more information
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted cash funds increased from £13,524 to £17,235 during the period, while restricted funds grew significantly from £2,239 to £35,135. Total cash funds at the end of the period were £52,370, with no liabilities or debts disclosed in the statement of assets and liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Sally Pickeringchair
- Joanna Mathieson
- Seth Reynolds
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £58k | £21k |
| 31/03/2025 | £19k | £13k |
| 31/03/2024 | £10k | £444 |
Common questions
Is SANCTUARY BREAKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted cash funds increased from £13,524 to £17,235 during the period, while restricted funds grew significantly from £2,239 to £35,135. Total cash funds at the end of the period were £52,370, with no liabilities or debts disclosed in the statement of assets and liabilities. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SANCTUARY BREAKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SANCTUARY BREAKS as a grant recipient include COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Disadvantaged communities |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £500 | Disadvantaged communities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2025 | £20k | Sanctuary - Rest Recovery and Community Connection |