--- title: "York City of Sanctuary — check charity number 1176094 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York City of Sanctuary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176094. Education/training charity based in York. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-city-of-sanctuary retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:21:01.529Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York City of Sanctuary is a registered charity (number 1176094) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £55,148 (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 York City of Sanctuary? Registered charity number 1176094 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location York Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £55,148 Website [www.york.cityofsanctuary.org](http://www.york.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## What does York City of Sanctuary do? Finding legal support for asylum seeker applications and supporting refugees to obtain the right to remain and or gain citizenship. We assist refugees applying for benefits and emergency housing.We maintain and develop links with donors to provide household items and clothing for refugee households in York and partners in Bradford, Wakefield and Hull. ## What causes is York City of Sanctuary registered for? Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York City of Sanctuary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York 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=york-city-of-sanctuary&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.york.cityofsanctuary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is York City of Sanctuary a legitimate charity? Yes. York City of Sanctuary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176094) 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 York City of Sanctuary's charity number? York City of Sanctuary's charity number is 1176094. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176094? Search 1176094 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 York City of Sanctuary do? Finding legal support for asylum seeker applications and supporting refugees to obtain the right to remain and or gain citizenship. We assist refugees applying for benefits and emergency housing.We maintain and develop links with donors to provide household items and clothing for refugee households in York and partners in Bradford, Wakefield and Hull. Does York City of Sanctuary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York 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 York City of Sanctuary? York City of Sanctuary's website is http://www.york.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/1176094).