The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited
Also known as: Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre Limited, The Showroom
Education through cinema exhibition and outreach activities. Extending cultural cinema and developing broader understanding of film through programmes and festivals.
Activities & Mission
Education through cinema exhibition and outreach activities. Extending cultural cinema and developing broader understanding of film through programmes and festivals.
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 12% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Arts 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 | £4,242,836 | £4,277,240 | £2,376,517 | £3,083,532 | £3,083,532 | 85 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,787,024 | £4,094,681 | £2,157,684 | £3,117,936 | £3,117,936 | 81 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,441,824 | £4,145,262 | £2,060,110 | £3,425,593 | £3,425,593 | 91 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,710,126 | £3,636,696 | £1,884,308 | £4,129,031 | £4,129,031 | 79 / 10 |
| 2021 | £2,973,689 | £2,777,849 | £1,505,666 | £4,055,601 | £4,055,601 | 78 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited
What does The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited do?
Education through cinema exhibition and outreach activities. Extending cultural cinema and developing broader understanding of film through programmes and festivals.
How much income did The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited report in 2025?
The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited reported total income of £4.24m and reported expenditure of £4.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited?
The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited has a program ratio of 56.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited registered as a charity?
The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1991 as charity number 1002020. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited?
The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited operate?
The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The Sheffield Media And Exhibition Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002020.
Details
15 PATERNOSTER ROW
SHEFFIELD
S1 2BX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre Limited
- The Showroom
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated