# MANCHESTER CITY OF SANCTUARY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1168839
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Aug. 19, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1168839


## Contact

- **Address:** c/o MACC, St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester
- **Postcode:** M12 6FZ
- **Phone:** 07546575195
- **Email:** manchester@cityofsanctuary.org
- **Website:** https://manchester.cityofsanctuary.org



## Activities

**Objects:** I. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY IN MANCHESTER ABOUT THE ISSUES RELATING TO REFUGEES AND PEOPLE SEEKING ASYLUM OR SANCTUARY. II. TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN MANCHESTER AMONGST REFUGEES, PEOPLE SEEKING SANCTUARY, AND PEOPLE REFUSED ASYLUM IN THE UK. III. TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THOSE PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES. IV. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING TO THOSE PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED OF IT FOR THEIR BENEFIT INCLUDING REFUGEES, PEOPLE SEEKING SANCTUARY, AND PEOPLE REFUSED ASYLUM IN THE UK.V. THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROMOTING ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.

**Activities:** 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




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Manchester City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £15404 | £26878 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £72703 | £79427 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £60661 | £77702 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £79366 | £55547 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £64134 | £66399 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Helen Vivienne Dorothy Moore Start** (Chair) — appointed Feb. 13, 2025
- Bethany Jane Rugen — appointed Feb. 13, 2025
- Cameron Boyle — appointed Oct. 23, 2024
- Kathleen Adela Demjaha — appointed Feb. 13, 2025
- Naveeda Ikram — appointed Feb. 13, 2025
- Rebecca Barnes — appointed Feb. 13, 2025
- Sami Gichki — appointed May 15, 2024