Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance

Also known as: The Sheffield Diocesan Trust and Board of Finance, Diocese of Sheffield

To promote, facilitate and assist with the work and purposes of the Church of England for the advancement of the Christian faith and other charitable work in the Diocese of Sheffield or its successor diocese and elsewhere.

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Activities & Mission

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

Barnsley Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,073,000

Latest Expenditure

£11,653,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 114.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 92% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 72% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 57.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,420,000

Charitable Activities £391,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £702,000

Other Income £560,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,575,000

Raising Funds £78,000

Governance £6,626,000

Grants to Institutions £397,000

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£10,073,000	£11,653,000	£11,575,000	£59,796,000	£3,800,000	95 / 100
2023	£10,133,000	£11,657,000	£11,607,000	£60,837,000	£6,730,000	93 / 90
2022	£9,912,000	£11,008,000	£10,937,000	£60,417,000	£5,300,000	94 / 90
2021	£10,263,000	£10,042,000	£9,955,000	£63,266,000	£6,820,000	153 / 0
2020	£9,559,069	£9,705,991	£9,622,991	£59,598,000	£6,067,000	147 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance

What does Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance do?

How much income did Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2024?

Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £10.07m and reported expenditure of £11.65m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance has a program ratio of 114.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance registered as a charity?

Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 1965 as charity number 245861. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance?

Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance operate?

Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance operates across 4 areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield City.

Is Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance a registered charity?

Yes — Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 245861.