--- title: "Manchester City of Sanctuary — check charity number 1168839 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Manchester City of Sanctuary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168839. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St Thomas Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/manchester-city-of-sanctuary retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:10:49.438Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Manchester City of Sanctuary is a registered charity (number 1168839) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £15,404 (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 Manchester City of Sanctuary? Registered charity number 1168839 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St Thomas Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,404 Website [manchester.cityofsanctuary.org](https://manchester.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## What does Manchester City of Sanctuary do? Our mission is to spread the City of Sanctuary network to Manchester making it a welcoming city, open and fair for all. We want to create a more inclusive and welcoming city to those seeking sanctuary who bring skills, enterprise, music, food and hard work to enrich our city. We run monthly conversation clubs and meals as well as offering practical projects and signposting services ## What causes is Manchester City of Sanctuary registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Manchester City of Sanctuary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Manchester 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=manchester-city-of-sanctuary&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://manchester.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Manchester City of Sanctuary a legitimate charity? Yes. Manchester City of Sanctuary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168839) 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 Manchester City of Sanctuary's charity number? Manchester City of Sanctuary's charity number is 1168839. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168839? Search 1168839 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 Manchester City of Sanctuary do? Our mission is to spread the City of Sanctuary network to Manchester making it a welcoming city, open and fair for all. We want to create a more inclusive and welcoming city to those seeking sanctuary who bring skills, enterprise, music, food and hard work to enrich our city. We run monthly conversation clubs and meals as well as offering practical projects and signposting services Does Manchester City of Sanctuary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Manchester 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 Manchester City of Sanctuary? Manchester City of Sanctuary's website is https://manchester.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/1168839).