The Foundry Sheffield
The Charity provides facilities in Sheffield City Centre for a wide range of organisations and charities who support some of the most vulnerable in the city including asylum seekers and the homeless.
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides facilities in Sheffield City Centre for a wide range of organisations and charities who support some of the most vulnerable in the city including asylum seekers and the homeless.
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 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Beneficiary group 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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,136,781 | £1,226,063 | £1,226,063 | -£12,355 | £0 | 10 / 9 |
| 2024 | £538,881 | £573,620 | £573,620 | £76,927 | £76,158 | 12 / 8 |
| 2023 | £306,610 | £325,224 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2022 | £309,667 | £328,384 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £363,832 | £354,099 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Foundry Sheffield
What does The Foundry Sheffield do?
The Charity provides facilities in Sheffield City Centre for a wide range of organisations and charities who support some of the most vulnerable in the city including asylum seekers and the homeless.
How much income did The Foundry Sheffield report in 2025?
The Foundry Sheffield reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Foundry Sheffield?
The Foundry Sheffield has a program ratio of 107.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Foundry Sheffield registered as a charity?
The Foundry Sheffield was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 2015 as charity number 1162688. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Foundry Sheffield?
The Foundry Sheffield is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Foundry Sheffield operate?
The Foundry Sheffield operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Foundry Sheffield a registered charity?
Yes — The Foundry Sheffield is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162688.
Details
c/o Victoria Hall Methodist Church
Norfolk Street
SHEFFIELD
S1 2JB
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- 14 May 2026
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