--- title: "Northumberland County of Sanctuary — check charity number 1185663 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northumberland County of Sanctuary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185663. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 54 Bridge Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northumberland-county-of-sanctuary retrieved: 2026-08-24T10:00:51.543Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northumberland County of Sanctuary is a registered charity (number 1185663) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £29,505 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Northumberland County of Sanctuary? Registered charity number 1185663 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 54 Bridge Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £29,505 Website [www.ncos.org.uk](https://www.ncos.org.uk/) ## What does Northumberland County of Sanctuary do? Assisting asylum seekers in Northumberland with the processing of their claims. This involves advice sessions given in partnership with the British Red Cross.Ensuring that asylum seeker children are registered for schools.Keeping in touch with our service users (SUs),through drop-ins, telephone, or personal contact.In a developing way, assisting with needs.Advocating. And much more. ## What causes is Northumberland County of Sanctuary registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northumberland County of Sanctuary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northumberland County 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=northumberland-county-of-sanctuary&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.ncos.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northumberland County of Sanctuary a legitimate charity? Yes. Northumberland County of Sanctuary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185663) 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 Northumberland County of Sanctuary's charity number? Northumberland County of Sanctuary's charity number is 1185663. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185663? Search 1185663 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 Northumberland County of Sanctuary do? Assisting asylum seekers in Northumberland with the processing of their claims. This involves advice sessions given in partnership with the British Red Cross.Ensuring that asylum seeker children are registered for schools.Keeping in touch with our service users (SUs),through drop-ins, telephone, or personal contact.In a developing way, assisting with needs.Advocating. And much more. Does Northumberland County of Sanctuary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northumberland County 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 Northumberland County of Sanctuary? Northumberland County of Sanctuary's website is https://www.ncos.org.uk/ — 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/1185663).