Classical Sheffield
Classical Sheffield is a local charity committed to championing music makers and music making across the city of Sheffield. In doing so the charity connects over 60 organisations across the city's amateur, professional, and educational classical music provision. As part of this work Classical Sheffield promotes a major bi-annual festival the Classical Weekend.
Activities & Mission
Classical Sheffield is a local charity committed to championing music makers and music making across the city of Sheffield. In doing so the charity connects over 60 organisations across the city's amateur, professional, and educational classical music provision. As part of this work Classical Sheffield promotes a major bi-annual festival the Classical Weekend.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £22,539 | £23,210 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £8,187 | £10,570 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £25,823 | £20,602 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £7,058 | £7,290 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £9,280 | £4,326 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Classical Sheffield
What does Classical Sheffield do?
Classical Sheffield is a local charity committed to championing music makers and music making across the city of Sheffield. In doing so the charity connects over 60 organisations across the city's amateur, professional, and educational classical music provision. As part of this work Classical Sheffield promotes a major bi-annual festival the Classical Weekend.
How much income did Classical Sheffield report in 2025?
Classical Sheffield reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Classical Sheffield registered as a charity?
Classical Sheffield was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 2017 as charity number 1170970. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Classical Sheffield?
Classical Sheffield is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanne Towler. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Classical Sheffield operate?
Classical Sheffield operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Classical Sheffield a registered charity?
Yes — Classical Sheffield is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170970.
Details
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SURREY STREET
SHEFFIELD
S1 1XZ
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