Nomad Opening Doors
Also known as: Nomad Homeless Advice and Support Unit
Nomad is committed to providing innovative and personalised housing and support services that help people to transform their lives. By focusing on our clients' strengths we help them develop trust in their capabilities and have faith in their potential. We aim to improve access to decent, sustainable, and affordable accommodation for those who are in housing need in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Activities & Mission
Nomad is committed to providing innovative and personalised housing and support services that help people to transform their lives. By focusing on our clients' strengths we help them develop trust in their capabilities and have faith in their potential. We aim to improve access to decent, sustainable, and affordable accommodation for those who are in housing need in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £658,770 | £608,190 | £607,999 | £461,210 | £154,200 | 11 / 4 |
| 2024 | £653,527 | £531,860 | £529,082 | £395,023 | £135,000 | 10 / 5 |
| 2023 | £508,647 | £469,043 | £468,226 | £275,057 | £105,000 | 9 / 3 |
| 2022 | £461,361 | £412,840 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £435,645 | £412,625 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Nomad Opening Doors
What does Nomad Opening Doors do?
Nomad is committed to providing innovative and personalised housing and support services that help people to transform their lives. By focusing on our clients' strengths we help them develop trust in their capabilities and have faith in their potential. We aim to improve access to decent, sustainable, and affordable accommodation for those who are in housing need in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
How much income did Nomad Opening Doors report in 2025?
Nomad Opening Doors reported total income of £659k and reported expenditure of £608k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Nomad Opening Doors?
Nomad Opening Doors has a program ratio of 92.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Nomad Opening Doors registered as a charity?
Nomad Opening Doors was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1999 as charity number 1078089. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Nomad Opening Doors?
Nomad Opening Doors is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rhona Sanders. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Nomad Opening Doors operate?
Nomad Opening Doors operates across 3 areas: Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield City.
Is Nomad Opening Doors a registered charity?
Yes — Nomad Opening Doors is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078089.
Details
John Street
Sheffield
S2 4SW
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Also Known As
- Nomad Homeless Advice and Support Unit
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated