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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Grants
Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £767,000
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- religious activities
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 80% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% 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
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 | £12,109,000 | £12,842,000 | £12,785,000 | £58,636,000 | £3,600,000 | 98 / 100 |
| 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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance
What does Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance do?
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.
How much income did Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance report in 2025?
Sheffield Diocesan Board Of Finance reported total income of £12.11m and reported expenditure of £12.84m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 105.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 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 16 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.
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Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Sheffield Diocesan Trust and Board of Finance
- Diocese of Sheffield
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated