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title: "Sikhs in the City — check charity number 1179621 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sikhs in the City a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179621. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Ilford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sikhs-in-the-city
retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:05:30.383Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sikhs in the City is a registered charity (number 1179621) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £67,341 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Sikhs in the City?

Registered charity number

1179621

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ilford

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£67,341

Website

[www.sikhsinthecity.org](http://www.sikhsinthecity.org/)

## What does Sikhs in the City do?

SITC's main activities and objectives are the advancement of amateur sport and the advancement of health by encouraging and facilitating community participation in healthy recreation, in particular running. All events aim to provide racial / religious harmony through sport.The events are open to all regardless of age, disability,ethnic background,social class or gender and is open to nonmembers.

## What causes is Sikhs in the City registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sikhs in the City yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sikhs in the City 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sikhs in the City a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sikhs in the City is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179621) 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 Sikhs in the City's charity number?

Sikhs in the City's charity number is 1179621. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179621?

Search 1179621 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 Sikhs in the City do?

SITC's main activities and objectives are the advancement of amateur sport and the advancement of health by encouraging and facilitating community participation in healthy recreation, in particular running. All events aim to provide racial / religious harmony through sport.The events are open to all regardless of age, disability,ethnic background,social class or gender and is open to nonmembers.

Does Sikhs in the City have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sikhs in the City. 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 Sikhs in the City?

Sikhs in the City's website is http://www.sikhsinthecity.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/1179621).