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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 70% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £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 | £5,531,000 | £6,011,000 | £5,237,000 | £9,144,000 | £922,000 | 129 / 253 |
| 2024 | £5,235,000 | £5,897,000 | £5,020,000 | £9,548,000 | £976,000 | 128 / 247 |
| 2023 | £4,338,000 | £5,239,000 | £4,583,000 | £10,142,000 | £1,022,000 | 123 / 228 |
| 2022 | £4,247,000 | £5,215,000 | £4,663,000 | £9,988,000 | £1,018,000 | 100 / 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.
How efficient is Sheffield Museums Trust?
Sheffield Museums Trust has a program ratio of 94.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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