Sheffield United Community Foundation
Also known as: The United Initiative
Community Charity working in the areas of sports participation, health education and social inclusion
Activities & Mission
Community Charity working in the areas of sports participation, health education and social inclusion
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 95% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Leisure 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,085,894 | £2,310,630 | £2,310,630 | £1,145,409 | £1,145,409 | 48 / 5 |
| 2023 | £2,034,885 | £1,970,781 | £1,970,781 | £1,370,145 | £1,131,336 | 44 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,950,033 | £1,672,241 | £1,672,241 | £1,306,041 | £1,306,041 | 46 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,817,215 | £1,382,283 | £1,382,283 | £1,028,249 | £887,422 | 36 / 5 |
| 2020 | £1,559,006 | £1,192,400 | £1,192,400 | £593,317 | £421,284 | 34 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield United Community Foundation
What does Sheffield United Community Foundation do?
Community Charity working in the areas of sports participation, health education and social inclusion
How much income did Sheffield United Community Foundation report in 2024?
Sheffield United Community Foundation reported total income of £2.09m and reported expenditure of £2.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sheffield United Community Foundation?
Sheffield United Community Foundation has a program ratio of 110.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sheffield United Community Foundation registered as a charity?
Sheffield United Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2008 as charity number 1126620. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Sheffield United Community Foundation?
Sheffield United Community Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DARREN BAKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sheffield United Community Foundation operate?
Sheffield United Community Foundation operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sheffield United Community Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Sheffield United Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126620.
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Also Known As
- The United Initiative
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated