Lichfield District City of Sanctuary
Analysis
Lichfield District City of Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Staffordshire. It was registered in June 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides other finance and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Lichfield District City of Sanctuary reported income of £45k and spending of £48k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £1,251 to £45k (+3473%), an average of +144% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 451%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Lichfield District City of Sanctuary sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stop Uyghur Genocide (£45k), Equalities Work (£45k) and Church of God 7th Day Hanley (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Relieving the needs of refugees and asylum seekers resident in the district of Lichfield by providing a network, services and support; and promoting equality and diversity for the public benefit by promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds, including activities to foster understanding between the general public, refugees and asylum seekers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stop Uyghur Genocide | 349 Regents Park Road | £45k |
| Equalities Work | London | £45k |
| Church of God 7th Day Hanley | Stoke-On-Trent | £45k |
| Somali Parents Network | London | £45k |