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the freshgate trust foundation

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other charities or voluntary bodies. The Freshgate Trust Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Sheffield and operates in Barnsley, Doncaster, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

A grant making charity established in 1941 by Harry Brearley, the discoverer of stainless steel.The Trustees policy is to meet the objectives whilst giving priority to organisations within South Yorkshire in the following spheres: Education (including Travel & Training);Heritage, Restoration & Environment; Music & The Arts; Recreation (including Holidays & Sport; Welfare, Health & Social Care.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£101,008
Latest Expenditure
£141,646

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 140.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 140.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£101,008£141,6460 / 0
2023£91,928£133,7910 / 0
2022£82,419£141,0790 / 0
2021£120,736£108,5720 / 0
2020£120,736£108,5720 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers