--- title: "Hastings City of Sanctuary — check charity number 1200852 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hastings City of Sanctuary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200852. Education/training charity based in Jackson Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hastings-city-of-sanctuary retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:42:54.313Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hastings City of Sanctuary is a registered charity (number 1200852) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £8,814 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Hastings City of Sanctuary? Registered charity number 1200852 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Jackson Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,814 Website [hastings.cityofsanctuary.org](https://hastings.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## What does Hastings City of Sanctuary do? Supporting a culture of welcome for all people seeking sanctuary and refuge in our community, part of the national City of Sanctuary movement. ## What causes is Hastings City of Sanctuary registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings City of Sanctuary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings City of Sanctuary is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hastings-city-of-sanctuary&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://hastings.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hastings City of Sanctuary a legitimate charity? Yes. Hastings City of Sanctuary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200852) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Hastings City of Sanctuary's charity number? Hastings City of Sanctuary's charity number is 1200852. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200852? Search 1200852 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Hastings City of Sanctuary do? Supporting a culture of welcome for all people seeking sanctuary and refuge in our community, part of the national City of Sanctuary movement. Does Hastings City of Sanctuary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings City of Sanctuary. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Hastings City of Sanctuary? Hastings City of Sanctuary's website is https://hastings.cityofsanctuary.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1200852).