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Sheffield Museums Trust

The advancement of education by the establishment and maintenance of museums and galleries in Sheffield. The care, management, display and development of collections including the collection of Sheffield City Council.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education by the establishment and maintenance of museums and galleries in Sheffield. The care, management, display and development of collections including the collection of Sheffield City Council.

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

Latest Income
£5,531,000
Latest Expenditure
£6,011,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,650,000
Charitable Activities £2,604,000
Other Trading £1,084,000
Investments £41,000
Other Income £152,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,237,000
Raising Funds £774,000
Governance £72,000
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,531,000
£6,011,000£5,237,000£9,144,000£922,000129 / 253
2024
£5,235,000
£5,897,000£5,020,000£9,548,000£976,000128 / 247
2023
£4,338,000
£5,239,000£4,583,000£10,142,000£1,022,000123 / 228
2022
£4,247,000
£5,215,000£4,663,000£9,988,000£1,018,000100 / 183

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sheffield Museums Trust

What does Sheffield Museums Trust do?

The advancement of education by the establishment and maintenance of museums and galleries in Sheffield. The care, management, display and development of collections including the collection of Sheffield City Council.

How much income did Sheffield Museums Trust report in 2025?

Sheffield Museums Trust reported total income of £5.53m and reported expenditure of £6.01m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sheffield Museums Trust registered as a charity?

Sheffield Museums Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2021 as charity number 1194032. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs Sheffield Museums Trust?

Sheffield Museums Trust is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Neil Andrew MacDonald OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sheffield Museums Trust operate?

Sheffield Museums Trust operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sheffield Museums Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sheffield Museums Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1194032.

Details

Address
Leader House
Surrey Street
S1 2LH
Registration Date
8 April 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5172812
Charity Number
1194032

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Trustees

Neil Andrew MacDonald OBE Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
Angus Patterson
Benjamin Mark Miskell
Catherine Mary MCDonald
Daniel Ladbury
Dr Julie Patricia Banham
Also governs 1 other charity
Imogen Mary Sugrue Gamester
Lindsey Tyson-Green
Marie-Anne Nicole Elliot
Martin Singer
Also governs 1 other charity
Maxine Greaves MBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Patrick Abel
PAUL CHRISTOPHER BLOMFIELD
Richard McGloin
Stephan Hollingshead

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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