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South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited

The support of local communities through the distribution of grant funding. To promote community philanthropy and provide a service to donors, philanthropists, businesses, statutory bodies and trusts who wish to support their local community.Our vision is to improve the lives of local people and build stronger communities.

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Activities & Mission

The support of local communities through the distribution of grant funding. To promote community philanthropy and provide a service to donors, philanthropists, businesses, statutory bodies and trusts who wish to support their local community.Our vision is to improve the lives of local people and build stronger communities.

Grants

South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£1,514,140
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,384,567
Latest Expenditure
£2,961,529

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £131,555
Charitable Activities £1,798,633
Other Trading £0
Investments £579,359
Other Income £100

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,912,930
Raising Funds £48,599
Governance £49,892
Grants to Institutions £1,514,140
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
£2,384,567
£2,961,529£2,912,930£15,656,528£529,01112 / 55
2024
£2,683,467
£2,236,811£2,146,178£15,598,880£500,62212 / 55
2023
£2,869,674
£2,533,061£2,429,812£13,959,195£460,22713 / 55
2022
£2,167,495
£2,270,482£2,145,665£13,612,769£402,71315 / 55
2021
£1,868,035
£2,618,749£2,481,388£14,831,494£390,51513 / 65

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited

What does South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited do?

The support of local communities through the distribution of grant funding. To promote community philanthropy and provide a service to donors, philanthropists, businesses, statutory bodies and trusts who wish to support their local community.Our vision is to improve the lives of local people and build stronger communities.

How much income did South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited report in 2025?

South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited reported total income of £2.38m and reported expenditure of £2.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited registered as a charity?

South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2011 as charity number 1140947. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited?

South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Christine Janet Booth-Mayblin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited operate?

South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited operates across 4 areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield City.

Is South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — South Yorkshire Community Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140947.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 March 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017193
Charity Number
1140947

Trustees

Professor Christine Janet Booth-Mayblin Chair
Adrian Christopher Kirk
Alex William Pettifer MBE
Carole O'Neill
Darren Louis Littlewood
David George Akeroyd
David John Price
Guy Christopher Whitehead
Julie Gill
Laurence Michael Gavin
MARTIN ROSS
Nicholas James Pike
Professor Jaydip Ray
Also governs 1 other charity
Tim Charles Bailey
Victoria Mary Clarke-Brown

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