--- title: "Leicester City of Sanctuary — check charity number 1172819 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leicester City of Sanctuary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172819. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 43 Melton Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leicester-city-of-sanctuary retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:46:54.186Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leicester City of Sanctuary is a registered charity (number 1172819) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £87,300 (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 Leicester City of Sanctuary? Registered charity number 1172819 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 43 Melton Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £87,300 Website [LEICESTER.CITYOFSANCTUARY.ORG](http://leicester.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## What does Leicester City of Sanctuary do? PROVISION OF SUPPORT FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS VIA THE FOLLOWING: A WEEKLY DROP-IN WITH A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT; ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES, SEWING CLASSES, COMPUTER CLASSES; FOOTBALL TEAM; NEW EVIDENCE SEARCH TEAM.PROVIDING SPEAKERS TO EDUCATE ON ASYLUM AND REFUGEE ISSUES TO A WIDE RANGE OF SETTINGS AND WORKING TO PROMOTE THEY INTERESTS AND INTEGRATION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES ## What causes is Leicester City of Sanctuary registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leicester City of Sanctuary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leicester 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=leicester-city-of-sanctuary&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://leicester.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leicester City of Sanctuary a legitimate charity? Yes. Leicester City of Sanctuary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172819) 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 Leicester City of Sanctuary's charity number? Leicester City of Sanctuary's charity number is 1172819. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172819? Search 1172819 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 Leicester City of Sanctuary do? PROVISION OF SUPPORT FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS VIA THE FOLLOWING: A WEEKLY DROP-IN WITH A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT; ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES, SEWING CLASSES, COMPUTER CLASSES; FOOTBALL TEAM; NEW EVIDENCE SEARCH TEAM.PROVIDING SPEAKERS TO EDUCATE ON ASYLUM AND REFUGEE ISSUES TO A WIDE RANGE OF SETTINGS AND WORKING TO PROMOTE THEY INTERESTS AND INTEGRATION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES Does Leicester City of Sanctuary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leicester 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 Leicester City of Sanctuary? Leicester City of Sanctuary's website is http://LEICESTER.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/1172819).