Soar Community
Also known as: Southey and Owlerton Area Regeneration, Soar, Southey and Owlerton Area Regeneration Limited
Promote, for the public benefit, urban regeneration in the North of Sheffield. Ensure that local people lead the regeneration process and engage them in the decisions that affect the quality of their lives. Support local organisations and help them to become more business like and more sustainable. Become sustainable and create wealth that can be used in the area.
Activities & Mission
Promote, for the public benefit, urban regeneration in the North of Sheffield. Ensure that local people lead the regeneration process and engage them in the decisions that affect the quality of their lives. Support local organisations and help them to become more business like and more sustainable. Become sustainable and create wealth that can be used in the area.
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 13% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £3,446,096 | £2,299,018 | £2,293,811 | £4,698,628 | £1,172,901 | 42 / 50 |
| 2024 | £2,362,739 | £1,993,677 | £1,983,374 | £3,557,621 | £984,055 | 42 / 21 |
| 2023 | £1,880,352 | £2,131,375 | £2,123,219 | £3,197,640 | £739,668 | 44 / 35 |
| 2022 | £2,014,686 | £2,083,024 | £2,075,138 | £3,445,704 | £645,006 | 40 / 69 |
| 2021 | £1,637,924 | £1,774,648 | £1,769,788 | £3,111,811 | £576,022 | 38 / 69 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Soar Community
What does Soar Community do?
Promote, for the public benefit, urban regeneration in the North of Sheffield. Ensure that local people lead the regeneration process and engage them in the decisions that affect the quality of their lives. Support local organisations and help them to become more business like and more sustainable. Become sustainable and create wealth that can be used in the area.
How much income did Soar Community report in 2025?
Soar Community reported total income of £3.45m and reported expenditure of £2.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Soar Community?
Soar Community has a program ratio of 66.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Soar Community registered as a charity?
Soar Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2005 as charity number 1112008. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Soar Community?
Soar Community is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLAIRE MARIE LANE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Soar Community operate?
Soar Community operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Soar Community a registered charity?
Yes — Soar Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112008.
Details
SOAR WORKS ENTEPRISE CENTRE
14 KNUTTON RD
SHEFFIELD
S5 9NU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Southey and Owlerton Area Regeneration
- Soar
- Southey and Owlerton Area Regeneration Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated