# Harrogate and Knaresborough District of Sanctuary

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1183095
- **Other names:** HARROGATE DISTRICT OF SANCTUARY, HDS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** April 24, 2019
- **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=1183095


## Contact

- **Address:** 37C Kent Road, HARROGATE, North Yorkshire
- **Postcode:** HG1 2ET
- **Phone:** 01423 564207
- **Email:** info@harrogatedistrict.cityofsanctuary.org
- **Website:** https://harrogatedistrict.cityofsanctuary.org



## Activities

**Objects:** A. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY IN HARROGATE, ABOUT THE ISSUES RELATING TO REFUGEES AND THOSE SEEKING ASYLUMB. TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIESC. THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROMOTING ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDSD. THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY AMONGST THOSE GRANTED REFUGEE STATUS AND THOSE SEEKING ASYLUM IN HARROGATE

**Activities:** Our aims are  to help refugees and asylum seekers who come to live in the Harrogate and Knaresborough district by offering friendship, practical support and educational experiences. We strive to raise awareness about the issues faced by refugees, and we also campaign for a humane asylum system by lobbying local and national politicians.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- North Yorkshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | £40249 | £27412 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £31090 | £25684 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £34530 | £36856 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £25587 | £17312 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £9448 | £5937 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Margaret  Adele Bond** (Chair) — appointed April 11, 2022
- Dennis Brickles BA, PGCE — appointed Nov. 7, 2017
- Dr Hilary Gardner — appointed Oct. 20, 2022
- John Frank Cuthbert — appointed July 16, 2025
- Tamanna Krami — appointed Oct. 20, 2022