Sheffield City Trust
1) Promoting the benefit of the inhabitants of South Yorkshire and surrounding counties through the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation, ad hoc initiatives and the provision of financial support to appropriate projects.
Activities & Mission
1) Promoting the benefit of the inhabitants of South Yorkshire and surrounding counties through the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation, ad hoc initiatives and the provision of financial support to appropriate projects.
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 11% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample: 129). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M. (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 | £34,346,000 | £58,274,000 | £14,959,000 | £1,711,000 | £1,711,000 | 914 / 0 |
| 2024 | £50,832,000 | £58,056,000 | £22,344,000 | £25,639,000 | £1,457,000 | 1036 / 0 |
| 2023 | £41,546,000 | £39,048,000 | £16,942,000 | £32,863,000 | £2,017,000 | 965 / 1 |
| 2022 | £33,077,000 | £18,998,000 | £4,151,000 | £30,330,000 | £0 | 707 / 0 |
| 2021 | £25,820,000 | £28,300,000 | £18,457,000 | £12,178,000 | £0 | 790 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield City Trust
What does Sheffield City Trust do?
1) Promoting the benefit of the inhabitants of South Yorkshire and surrounding counties through the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation, ad hoc initiatives and the provision of financial support to appropriate projects.
How much income did Sheffield City Trust report in 2025?
Sheffield City Trust reported total income of £34.35m and reported expenditure of £58.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sheffield City Trust?
Sheffield City Trust has a program ratio of 43.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Leisure charities with income over £10M (sample of 129 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sheffield City Trust registered as a charity?
Sheffield City Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 1988 as charity number 700520. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Sheffield City Trust?
Sheffield City Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Grey MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sheffield City Trust operate?
Sheffield City Trust operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sheffield City Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Sheffield City Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 700520.
Details
Leopold Street
Sheffield
S1 2JA
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- 14 May 2026
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