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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.

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Activities & Mission

Education through cinema exhibition and outreach activities. Extending cultural cinema and developing broader understanding of film through programmes and festivals.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,242,836
Latest Expenditure
£4,277,240

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 304). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 55.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 44.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £1,378,309
Charitable Activities £842,330
Other Trading £2,022,197
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,376,517
Raising Funds £1,890,723
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £10,000

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
£4,242,836
£4,277,240£2,376,517£3,083,532£3,083,53285 / 0
2024
£3,787,024
£4,094,681£2,157,684£3,117,936£3,117,93681 / 0
2023
£3,441,824
£4,145,262£2,060,110£3,425,593£3,425,59391 / 0
2022
£3,710,126
£3,636,696£1,884,308£4,129,031£4,129,03179 / 10
2021
£2,973,689
£2,777,849£1,505,666£4,055,601£4,055,60178 / 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 8% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 304 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 February 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1002020
Charity Number
1002020

Trustees

Andy Paul Heap
Brian Hamilton-Tweedale
Cllr Peter Richard Gilbert
COLIN MICHAEL PONS
Kathleen Anne Sheridan
Kathryn Rose Gilbert
Mark John Hilton
Also governs 2 other charities
Nikki Sarah Bellfield

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre Limited
  • The Showroom

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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