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The Suit Works

The Suit Works is a free service based in the Sheffield City Region to help unemployed people to succeed at interview by building confidence through personal styling. Clients referred to the charity are given formal clothing (which they keep)and a styling session to help them look fantastic, feel confident and perform well. This unique service in the region removes a basic barrier to employment.

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Activities & Mission

The Suit Works is a free service based in the Sheffield City Region to help unemployed people to succeed at interview by building confidence through personal styling. Clients referred to the charity are given formal clothing (which they keep)and a styling session to help them look fantastic, feel confident and perform well. This unique service in the region removes a basic barrier to employment.

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
£58,680
Latest Expenditure
£77,666

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 132.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 132.4%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£58,680
£77,6660 / 6
2024
£78,830
£66,5060 / 4
2023
£56,013
£46,6770 / 5
2022
£44,832
£53,4740 / 10
2021
£56,670
£49,6590 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Suit Works

What does The Suit Works do?

The Suit Works is a free service based in the Sheffield City Region to help unemployed people to succeed at interview by building confidence through personal styling. Clients referred to the charity are given formal clothing (which they keep)and a styling session to help them look fantastic, feel confident and perform well. This unique service in the region removes a basic barrier to employment.

How much income did The Suit Works report in 2025?

The Suit Works reported total income of £59k and reported expenditure of £78k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Suit Works registered as a charity?

The Suit Works was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 2016 as charity number 1170734. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Suit Works?

The Suit Works is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Suit Works operate?

The Suit Works operates across 4 areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield City.

Is The Suit Works a registered charity?

Yes — The Suit Works is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170734.

Details

Address
4 Carver Street
Carver House
Sheffield
S1 4FS
Registration Date
14 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5086827
Charity Number
1170734

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Trustees

Dr Alexis Foster
Also governs 2 other charities
Patricia Hughes
Samantha Headford
Also governs 1 other charity
Victoria Brown

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