Northumberland County of Sanctuary
Analysis
Northumberland County of Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Blyth. It was registered in October 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Northumberland County of Sanctuary reported income of £30k and spending of £20k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £13k to £30k (+120%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 335%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Northumberland County of Sanctuary sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ashover Community Medical Centre Ltd (£30k), The St Timothy Foundation (£30k) and Options Wimbledon Pregnancy Resource Centre (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashover Community Medical Centre Ltd | Chesterfield | £30k |
| The St Timothy Foundation | North Newnton | £30k |
| Options Wimbledon Pregnancy Resource Centre | London | £29k |
| The Whaley Bridge Community Trust | High Peak | £30k |