Dear

We're pleased to share our 2025 Impact Report with you — and what it shows is very exciting.

Despite a really tough year, our movement grew to 1,560 member organisations, 225 new Sanctuary Awards were given out (a 35% increase on 2024), and 12,421 people were supported through frontline services.

Last week the Charity Commission confirmed that during the summer of 2025 we were victims of a misinformation campaign. They acknowledged the real impact this had on our team and the schools we work with, including direct threats. 

Last year was hard on us, and as we look ahead, what makes the biggest difference is knowing we have a reliable foundation to build from. If you're in a position to set up a small monthly direct debit, it would mean the world — giving us the stability to plan, to grow, and to keep building welcome where it's needed most. Of course, a one-off donation is just as welcome.

Thank you, as always, for being part of this movement.

With warmth,
Siân Summers-Rees
Chief Officer, City of Sanctuary UK